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MBW to WHP: distance & flight time
Melbourne (Melbourne Moorabbin Airport) → Los Angeles (Whiteman Airport)
7,934 mi
12,769 km · 6,895 nm
16h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
-17h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,934 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 1m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 17-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MBW — Melbourne Moorabbin Airport · Melbourne, Australia
- WHP — Whiteman Airport · Los Angeles, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MBW
- MEB · Melbourne Essendon Airport20 mi away
- MEL · Melbourne International Airport25 mi away
- AVV · Avalon Airport35 mi away
- GEX · Geelong Airport45 mi away
Near WHP
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport22 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport5 mi away
- VNY · Van Nuys Airport6 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport17 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MBW from WHP?
The flight distance from Melbourne (MBW) to Los Angeles (WHP) is 7,934 miles (12,769 km, 6,895 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MBW to WHP?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 1m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MBW to WHP?
Nonstop service on MBW–WHP depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 16h 1m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Melbourne.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MBW to WHP?
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Why are some MBW to WHP fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MBW–WHP tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.