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SJD to MEL: distance & flight time
San Jose Del Cabo (Los Cabos International Airport) → Melbourne (Melbourne International Airport)
7,996 mi
12,868 km · 6,948 nm
16h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+17h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
7,996 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 9m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 17-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SJD — Los Cabos International Airport · San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico
- 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 SJD
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 SJD from MEL?
The flight distance from San Jose Del Cabo (SJD) to Melbourne (MEL) is 7,996 miles (12,868 km, 6,948 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJD to MEL?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 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 San Jose Del Cabo and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 17 hours ahead of San Jose Del Cabo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJD to MEL?
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