Distance From Newark Liberty International Airport to Melbourne International Airport, EWR - MEL Distance

The distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 10354 miles or 16663 kilometers or 8992 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 Newark ( United States ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Newark and Melbourne takes around 23 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, United States to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 23 hours 48 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 • EWR - MEL

Kilometers		16663 km
Statute Miles		10354 miles
Nautical Miles		8992 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 48 minutes

Newark Liberty International Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - EWR to MEL Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • EWR - MEL

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

Location	Local Time
Newark (United States)	2025-12-14, 22:08:13 EST
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-12-15, 14:08:13 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

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR / KEWR) Newark, United States

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia