Melbourne (MEL) to Salt Lake City (SLC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,457
miles
13,611
kilometers
7,349
nautical miles

🕐 16h 37m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (61°)
Direction
🌍 -17h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,457 13,531
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,457 13,531
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,457 12,686
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,457 12,686
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,457 16,914
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,457 12,686
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 8,457 miles across 17 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The MEL to SLC route connects Melbourne, Australia with Salt Lake City, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,457 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 61° from Melbourne. There is a 17 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

🛬 About SLC

Salt Lake City International Airport

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) serves Salt Lake City, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport is 8,457 miles (13,611 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MEL to SLC typically take around 16h 37m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,457 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.