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Route Reference

Seattle to Melbourne

SEA
Seattle
MEL
Melbourne
Distance13,174 km / 8,186 miles
Estimated Flight Time≈ 15.5 hours nonstop
Origin Time ZoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Destination Time ZoneAustralia/Melbourne

Airlines Based in United States or Australia

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*SEAMEL HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair SEAMEL tells you the flight departs Seattle and arrives in Melbourne.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Seattle from Melbourne?

Seattle (SEA) is approximately 13,174 km (8,186 miles) from Melbourne (MEL).

How long is the flight from Seattle to Melbourne?

A nonstop flight from SEA to MEL takes roughly 15.5 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between Seattle and Melbourne?

Seattle is on America/Los_Angeles and Melbourne is on Australia/Melbourne — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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