Today marks the final leg of my incredible around-the-world adventure as I make my way back to Phoenix, Arizona! Starting from the Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport, I’ll take you along on United Airlines Flight 61 from Melbourne to San Francisco aboard their Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Along the way, I’ll explore Melbourne Airport’s efficient Terminal 2, review United’s Economy Class seat, meals, and entertainment on this 13-hour, 7,871-mile flight, and share my thoughts on the overall experience. The journey ends with a smooth landing at San Francisco International Airport before my final flight to Phoenix.
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Flight Information:
Date: November 12th, 2024
Flight Number: UA61
Route: Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO)
Airline: United Airlines (UAL)
Operator: United Airlines (UAL)
Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (N27964)
Seat: 45L (Window) Economy Class
Point to Point Distance: 7,871 Miles
Flight Time: 13 Hours & 55 Minutes
Departing Runway: 16 (11,998ft)
Arriving Runway: 28L (11,381ft)
Departure Time: 12:53 (S13:00) -7 min
Arrival Time: 08:07 (S08:20) -13 min
Cost Breakdown:
Booked Through: United Airlines
Dated Booked: November 11th, 2024
Route: Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO) - Phoenix (PHX)
Class: Economy Class
Total Ticket Cost: 55,000 Miles + 93.11 USD
Additional Costs: N/A