LHI
Lereh-Papua Island
Indonesia
3,873 km
2,407 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
3,873 km
2,407 mi / 2,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
173°
south

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LHI MEL
Airport Name Lereh Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LHI MEL
ICAO Code WAJL YMML
City Lereh-Papua Island Melbourne
Country Indonesia Australia
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,317 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -3.130000, 139.940000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lereh Airport (LHI) in Lereh-Papua Island, Indonesia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 3,873 kilometers (2,407 miles / 2,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Indonesia 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 04:52 in Lereh-Papua Island, it's 06:52 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) follows a heading of 351° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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