Distance From Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport to Melbourne International Airport, STS - MEL Distance

The distance from Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 7873 miles or 12670 kilometers or 6837 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 Santa Rosa ( United States ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Rosa and Melbourne takes around 18 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport, Santa Rosa, United States to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 18 hours 6 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 • STS - MEL

Kilometers		12670 km
Statute Miles		7873 miles
Nautical Miles		6837 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 6 minutes

Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - STS to MEL Flight Path

Location of Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport & Melbourne International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santa Rosa to Melbourne nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Santa Rosa, United States and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • STS - MEL

Time difference between Santa Rosa (United States) and Melbourne (Australia) is 19 Hours.
Melbourne time is 19 Hours ahead of Santa Rosa.

Location	Local Time
Santa Rosa (United States)	2025-12-15, 23:29:20 PST
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-12-16, 18:29:20 AEDT

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

Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS / KSTS) Santa Rosa, United States

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia