Distance From Gray Butte Field to Melbourne International Airport

The distance from Gray Butte Field () to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 7985 miles or 12851 kilometers or 6934 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 Palmdale ( United States ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Palmdale and Melbourne takes around 18 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gray Butte Field, Palmdale, United States to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 18 hours 21 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		12851 km
Statute Miles		7985 miles
Nautical Miles		6934 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 21 minutes

Gray Butte Field to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - to MEL Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MEL

Time difference between Palmdale (United States) and Melbourne (Australia) is 17 Hours.
Melbourne time is 17 Hours ahead of Palmdale.

Location	Local Time
Palmdale (United States)	2026-06-18, 14:25:19 PDT
Melbourne (Australia)	2026-06-19, 07:25:19 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

Gray Butte Field ( / KGXA) Palmdale, United States

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia