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Route Reference

Melbourne to New York

MEL
Melbourne
JFK
New York
Distance16,696 km / 10,374 miles
Estimated Flight Time≈ 19.6 hours nonstop
Origin Time ZoneAustralia/Melbourne
Destination Time ZoneAmerica/New_York

Airlines Based in Australia or United States

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*MELJFK HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair MELJFK tells you the flight departs Melbourne and arrives in New York.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Melbourne from New York?

Melbourne (MEL) is approximately 16,696 km (10,374 miles) from New York (JFK).

How long is the flight from Melbourne to New York?

A nonstop flight from MEL to JFK takes roughly 19.6 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and New York?

Melbourne is on Australia/Melbourne and New York is on America/New_York — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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