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MWA to MEL: distance & flight time
Marion (Williamson County Regional Airport) → Melbourne (Melbourne International Airport)
9,536 mi
15,347 km · 8,287 nm
19h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,536 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 10m 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
- MWA — Williamson County Regional Airport · Marion, 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 MWA
- MDH · Southern Illinois Airport13 mi away
- CGI · Cape Girardeau Regional Airport48 mi away
- PAH · Barkley Regional Airport50 mi away
- SIK · Sikeston Memorial Municipal Airport66 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 MWA from MEL?
The flight distance from Marion (MWA) to Melbourne (MEL) is 9,536 miles (15,347 km, 8,287 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MWA to MEL?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 10m 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 Marion and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 15 hours ahead of Marion.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MWA to MEL?
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