Melbourne (MEL) to Zurich (ZRH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 10,146

miles

16,328

kilometers

8,816

nautical miles

🕐 19h 50m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (301°)

Direction

🌍 -9h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	10,146	+6,088	16,234 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	10,146	+6,088	16,234 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	10,146	+5,073	15,219 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	10,146	+5,073	15,219 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	10,146	+10,146	20,292 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	10,146	+5,073	15,219 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 international flight from Australia to Switzerland requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The MEL to ZRH route connects Melbourne, Australia with Zurich, Switzerland. This long-haul flight covers 10,146 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Australia to Switzerland. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 301° from Melbourne. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

🛬 About ZRH

Zürich Airport

Zürich Airport (ZRH) serves Zurich, Switzerland.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport to Zürich Airport is 10,146 miles (16,328 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from MEL to ZRH typically take around 19h 50m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 10,146 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.