Distance From Melbourne International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, MEL - SYR Distance

The distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is 10271 miles or 16530 kilometers or 8920 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 Melbourne ( Australia ) to Syracuse ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melbourne and Syracuse takes around 23 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, Syracuse, United States is 23 hours 36 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 - SYR

Kilometers		16530 km
Statute Miles		10271 miles
Nautical Miles		8920 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 36 minutes

Melbourne International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport Flight Route Map - MEL to SYR Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MEL - SYR

Time difference between Melbourne (Australia) and Syracuse (United States) is 15 Hours.
Syracuse time is 15 Hours behind Melbourne.

Location	Local Time
Melbourne (Australia)	2026-03-19, 17:32:22 AEDT
Syracuse (United States)	2026-03-19, 02:32:22 EDT

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

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia

Destination

Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR / KSYR) Syracuse, United States