Distance From Rucker Airport to Melbourne International Airport

The distance from Rucker Airport () to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 9003 miles or 14489 kilometers or 7819 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 Burdett ( United States ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Burdett and Melbourne takes around 20 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rucker Airport, Burdett, United States to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 20 hours 41 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		14489 km
Statute Miles		9003 miles
Nautical Miles		7819 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 41 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MEL

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

Location	Local Time
Burdett (United States)	2025-12-14, 05:00:53 MST
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-12-14, 23:00:53 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

Rucker Airport ( / SN29) Burdett, United States

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia