| Distance | 15,556 km / 9,666 miles |
|---|---|
| Estimated Flight Time | ≈ 18.3 hours nonstop |
| Origin Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| 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*ORDMEL HK1 800A 2000P
The six-letter pair ORDMEL tells you the flight departs Chicago and arrives in Melbourne.
Chicago (ORD) is approximately 15,556 km (9,666 miles) from Melbourne (MEL).
A nonstop flight from ORD to MEL takes roughly 18.3 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.
Chicago is on America/Chicago and Melbourne is on Australia/Melbourne — check both before planning connections or calling clients.
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