Melbourne (MEL) to Seattle (SEA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,186
miles
13,174
kilometers
7,113
nautical miles

🕐 16h 6m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (50°)
Direction
🌍 -18h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,186 13,098
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,186 13,098
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,186 12,279
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,186 12,279
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,186 16,372
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,186 12,279
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 8,186 miles across 17 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The MEL to SEA route connects Melbourne, Australia with Seattle, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,186 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Australia to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 50° from Melbourne. There is a 18 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

🛬 About SEA

Seattle Tacoma International Airport

Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) serves Seattle, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport to Seattle Tacoma International Airport is 8,186 miles (13,174 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MEL to SEA typically take around 16h 6m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,186 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.