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JFK to MBW: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Melbourne (Melbourne Moorabbin Airport)
10,367 mi
16,684 km · 9,009 nm
20h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
10,367 miles nonstop takes roughly 20h 48m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- MBW — Melbourne Moorabbin 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 JFK
- LGA · La Guardia Airport11 mi away
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport21 mi away
- JRB · Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport13 mi away
- JRA · West 30th St. Heliport14 mi away
Near MBW
- MEB · Melbourne Essendon Airport20 mi away
- MEL · Melbourne International Airport25 mi away
- AVV · Avalon Airport35 mi away
- GEX · Geelong Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from MBW?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Melbourne (MBW) is 10,367 miles (16,684 km, 9,009 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to MBW?
A nonstop flight takes about 20h 48m 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 New York and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 14 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to MBW?
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