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ISN to MEL: distance & flight time
Williston (Sloulin Field International Airport) → Melbourne (Melbourne International Airport)
9,014 mi
14,507 km · 7,833 nm
18h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,014 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 9m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ISN — Sloulin Field International Airport · Williston, United States
- MEL — Melbourne International Airport · Melbourne, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ISN
- SDY · Sidney - Richland Regional Airport41 mi away
- YEN · Estevan Airport78 mi away
- OLF · L M Clayton Airport89 mi away
- GDV · Dawson Community Airport90 mi away
Near MEL
- MEB · Melbourne Essendon Airport5 mi away
- MBW · Melbourne Moorabbin Airport25 mi away
- AVV · Avalon Airport32 mi away
- GEX · Geelong Airport47 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ISN from MEL?
The flight distance from Williston (ISN) to Melbourne (MEL) is 9,014 miles (14,507 km, 7,833 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ISN to MEL?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 9m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Williston and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 15 hours ahead of Williston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ISN to MEL?
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