Distance From Rankin Airport to Melbourne International Airport

The distance from Rankin Airport () to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 8685 miles or 13977 kilometers or 7542 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 Rankin ( United States ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rankin and Melbourne takes around 19 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rankin Airport, Rankin, United States to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 19 hours 58 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		13977 km
Statute Miles		8685 miles
Nautical Miles		7542 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 58 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MEL

Time difference between Rankin (United States) and Melbourne (Australia) is 18 Hours.
Melbourne time is 18 Hours ahead of Rankin.

Location	Local Time
Rankin (United States)	2025-12-15, 02:07:43 MST
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-12-15, 20:07:43 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

Rankin Airport ( / 49F) Rankin, United States

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia