Distance From Salinas Landesert Ranch Airport to Melbourne International Airport

The distance from Salinas Landesert Ranch Airport () to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 7968 miles or 12823 kilometers or 6920 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 Lancaster ( United States ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lancaster and Melbourne takes around 18 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Salinas Landesert Ranch Airport, Lancaster, United States to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 18 hours 19 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		12823 km
Statute Miles		7968 miles
Nautical Miles		6920 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 19 minutes

Salinas Landesert Ranch Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - to MEL Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MEL

Time difference between Lancaster (United States) and Melbourne (Australia) is 19 Hours.
Melbourne time is 19 Hours ahead of Lancaster.

Location	Local Time
Lancaster (United States)	2025-12-13, 17:08:01 PST
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-12-14, 12:08:01 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

Salinas Landesert Ranch Airport ( / ) Lancaster, United States

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia