Distance From Ferrell Field to Melbourne International Airport

The distance from Ferrell Field () to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 10048 miles or 16171 kilometers or 8726 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 Mercer ( United States ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mercer and Melbourne takes around 23 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ferrell Field, Mercer, United States to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 23 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 • - MEL

Kilometers		16171 km
Statute Miles		10048 miles
Nautical Miles		8726 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 6 minutes

Ferrell Field to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - to MEL Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MEL

Time difference between Mercer (United States) and Melbourne (Australia) is 16 Hours.
Melbourne time is 16 Hours ahead of Mercer.

Location	Local Time
Mercer (United States)	2025-12-14, 00:19:30 EST
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-12-14, 16:19:30 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

Ferrell Field ( / 00PN) Mercer, United States

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia