Melbourne (MEL) to San Jose (SJC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,875
miles
12,673
kilometers
6,843
nautical miles

🕐 15h 30m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (60°)
Direction
🌍 -18h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,875 12,600
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,875 12,600
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,875 11,813
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,875 11,813
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,875 15,750
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,875 11,813
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 7,875 miles across 16 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The MEL to SJC route connects Melbourne, Australia with San Jose, United States. This long-haul flight covers 7,875 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 SJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) serves San Jose, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 7,875 miles (12,673 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MEL to SJC typically take around 15h 30m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,875 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.