Distance From Heaton Airport to Melbourne International Airport

The distance from Heaton Airport () to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 9255 miles or 14894 kilometers or 8037 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 Fort Calhoun ( United States ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Calhoun and Melbourne takes around 21 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Heaton Airport, Fort Calhoun, United States to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 21 hours 16 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		14894 km
Statute Miles		9255 miles
Nautical Miles		8037 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 16 minutes

Heaton Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - to MEL Flight Path

Location of Heaton Airport & Melbourne International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Calhoun to Melbourne nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Fort Calhoun, United States and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MEL

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

Location	Local Time
Fort Calhoun (United States)	2025-12-14, 14:15:40 CST
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-12-15, 07:15:40 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

Heaton Airport ( / 75NE) Fort Calhoun, United States

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia