| Distance | 16,696 km / 10,374 miles |
|---|---|
| Estimated Flight Time | ≈ 19.6 hours nonstop |
| Origin Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Destination Time Zone | Australia/Melbourne |
These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:
AA American Airlines
DL Delta Air Lines
UA United Airlines
WN Southwest Airlines
B6 JetBlue Airways
AS Alaska Airlines
A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:
2 BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*JFKMEL HK1 800A 2000P
The six-letter pair JFKMEL tells you the flight departs New York and arrives in Melbourne.
New York (JFK) is approximately 16,696 km (10,374 miles) from Melbourne (MEL).
A nonstop flight from JFK to MEL takes roughly 19.6 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.
New York is on America/New_York and Melbourne is on Australia/Melbourne — check both before planning connections or calling clients.
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