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Route Reference

San Francisco to Melbourne

SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
Distance12,653 km / 7,862 miles
Estimated Flight Time≈ 14.9 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*SFOMEL HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair SFOMEL tells you the flight departs San Francisco and arrives in Melbourne.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is San Francisco from Melbourne?

San Francisco (SFO) is approximately 12,653 km (7,862 miles) from Melbourne (MEL).

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Melbourne?

A nonstop flight from SFO to MEL takes roughly 14.9 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Melbourne?

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

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