Distance From Gleim Field to Melbourne International Airport

The distance from Gleim Field () to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 9693 miles or 15600 kilometers or 8418 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.

---

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

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gainesville and Melbourne takes around 22 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gleim Field, Gainesville, United States to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 22 hours 17 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		15600 km
Statute Miles		9693 miles
Nautical Miles		8418 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 17 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MEL

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

Location	Local Time
Gainesville (United States)	2026-01-29, 08:53:04 EST
Melbourne (Australia)	2026-01-30, 00:53:04 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

Gleim Field ( / FD81) Gainesville, United States

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia