Back to CalculatorRoute ID: DFW-MEL
Flight Distance from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Melbourne (MEL)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
DFWKDFW
Dallas-Fort Worth, United States
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Great Circle Path
14,475 km8,994 miles • 7,816 NM
Destination Airport
YMMLMEL
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne Airport
Direct Distance
14,475 km
8,994 Statute Miles
7,816 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
17h 32m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,303 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
246° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
17h 32m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
16h 14m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
28h 20m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🇦🇺 Australia
Allowed Stay90 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) required.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
- City / Country: Dallas-Fort Worth, United States
- ICAO Code: KDFW
- Coordinates: 32.8968°, -97.0380°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 607 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Melbourne Airport (MEL)
- City / Country: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO Code: YMML
- Coordinates: -37.6707°, 144.8379°
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Elevation: 434 ft
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