Australia
United StatesMelbourne (MEL) to Dallas (DFW) shipping route.
15,199 km by air, about 19 h 42 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Melbourne (MEL) and Dallas (DFW)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Melbourne (MEL)AirDallas (DFW)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 15,199 km (9,444 mi) |
| Straight line | 14,476 km |
| Flight time | 19 h 42 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Melbourne (MEL) to Dallas (DFW) shipping route by air
Melbourne to Dallas by air: flight distance 15,199 km, heading east from Australia to the United States. The shortest line over the globe is 14,476 km, and real airways add the rest.
Flight time is about 19 h 42 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for MEL to DFW this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Melbourne to Dallas saves money. The shipment crosses from Australia into the United States, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Melbourne (MEL) in this directory, Dallas (DFW) is the 44th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Melbourne: Cairo (14,639 km), Mexico City (14,258 km) and Vancouver (13,860 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Dallas (DFW)?
15,199 km along the flight path (14,476 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Melbourne (MEL) to Dallas (DFW)?
About 19 h 42 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Dallas (DFW) to Melbourne (MEL) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.