Distance From Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Melbourne International Airport, BUF - MEL Distance

The distance from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 10138 miles or 16316 kilometers or 8804 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Buffalo ( United States ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Buffalo and Melbourne takes around 23 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo, United States to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 23 hours 18 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BUF - MEL

Kilometers		16316 km
Statute Miles		10138 miles
Nautical Miles		8804 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 18 minutes

Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - BUF to MEL Flight Path

Location of Buffalo Niagara International Airport & Melbourne International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Buffalo to Melbourne nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Buffalo, United States and Melbourne, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Buffalo, United States and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BUF - MEL

Time difference between Buffalo (United States) and Melbourne (Australia) is 14 Hours.
Melbourne time is 14 Hours ahead of Buffalo.

Location	Local Time
Buffalo (United States)	2026-05-04, 15:01:19 EDT
Melbourne (Australia)	2026-05-05, 05:01:19 AEST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF / KBUF) Buffalo, United States

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia