Airport Comparison
| LDH | MEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Lord Howe Island Airport | Melbourne International Airport |
| IATA Code | LDH | MEL |
| ICAO Code | YLHI | YMML |
| City | Lord Howe Island | Melbourne |
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Timezone | Australia/Lord_Howe | Australia/Melbourne |
| Elevation | 5 ft | 434 ft |
| Coordinates | -31.540000, 159.080000 | -37.670000, 144.840000 |
Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) in Lord Howe Island, Australia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 1,468 kilometers (912 miles / 793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within Australia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 11:46 in Lord Howe Island, it's 11:46 in Melbourne.
The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) follows a heading of 67° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.