Distance From Ripley Field to Melbourne International Airport

The distance from Ripley Field () to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 10407 miles or 16747 kilometers or 9037 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 Litchfield ( United States ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Litchfield and Melbourne takes around 23 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ripley Field, Litchfield, United States to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 23 hours 55 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		16747 km
Statute Miles		10407 miles
Nautical Miles		9037 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 55 minutes

Ripley Field to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - to MEL Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MEL

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

Location	Local Time
Litchfield (United States)	2025-12-14, 20:21:37 EST
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-12-15, 12:21:37 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

Ripley Field ( / CT44) Litchfield, United States

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia