Back to CalculatorRoute ID: ORD-MEL
Flight Distance from Chicago (ORD) to Melbourne (MEL)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
ORDKORD
Chicago, United States
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Great Circle Path
15,557 km9,667 miles • 8,400 NM
Destination Airport
YMMLMEL
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne Airport
Direct Distance
15,557 km
9,667 Statute Miles
8,400 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
18h 48m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,400 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
258° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
18h 48m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
17h 25m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
30h 25m
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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Departure Airport Specs
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- City / Country: Chicago, United States
- ICAO Code: KORD
- Coordinates: 41.9786°, -87.9048°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 680 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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