LFM
Lamerd
Iran
11,957 km
7,430 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,957 km
7,430 mi / 6,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
124°
southeast

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LFM MEL
Airport Name Lamerd Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LFM MEL
ICAO Code OISR YMML
City Lamerd Melbourne
Country Iran Australia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,337 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 27.370000, 53.190000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Lamerd (LFM) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lamerd Airport (LFM) in Lamerd, Iran to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,957 kilometers (7,430 miles / 6,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Iran with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:28 in Lamerd, it's 00:58 in Melbourne. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Lamerd (LFM) follows a heading of 291° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lamerd Airport (LFM) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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