Distance From Houston Heliport to Melbourne International Airport

The distance from Houston Heliport () to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 8978 miles or 14449 kilometers or 7797 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 Houston ( United States ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Houston and Melbourne takes around 20 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Houston Heliport, Houston, United States to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 20 hours 38 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		14449 km
Statute Miles		8978 miles
Nautical Miles		7797 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 38 minutes

Houston Heliport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - to MEL Flight Path

Location of Houston Heliport & Melbourne International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Houston, United States and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MEL

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

Location	Local Time
Houston (United States)	2025-12-15, 23:26:59 CST
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-12-16, 16:26:59 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

Houston Heliport ( / ) Houston, United States

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia