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.
12670 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (United States) and Melbourne International Airport (Australia).
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.