Melbourne (MEL) to Sacramento (SMF)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,937
miles
12,773
kilometers
6,897
nautical miles

🕐 15h 37m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (59°)
Direction
🌍 -18h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,937 12,699
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,937 12,699
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,937 11,906
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,937 11,906
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,937 15,874
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,937 11,906
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 7,937 miles across 16 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The MEL to SMF route connects Melbourne, Australia with Sacramento, United States. This long-haul flight covers 7,937 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 59° 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 SMF

Sacramento International Airport

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) serves Sacramento, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 7,937 miles (12,773 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MEL to SMF typically take around 15h 37m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,937 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.