Melbourne (MEL) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,863
miles
12,654
kilometers
6,832
nautical miles

🕐 15h 29m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (60°)
Direction
🌍 -18h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,863 12,581
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,863 12,581
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,863 11,795
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,863 11,795
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,863 15,726
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,863 11,795
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 7,863 miles across 16 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The MEL to SFO route connects Melbourne, Australia with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 7,863 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 60° 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 SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 7,863 miles (12,654 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MEL to SFO typically take around 15h 29m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,863 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.