LIW
Loikaw
Myanmar
8,091 km
5,027 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,091 km
5,027 mi / 4,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
142°
southeast

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LIW MEL
Airport Name Loikaw Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LIW MEL
ICAO Code VYLK YMML
City Loikaw Melbourne
Country Myanmar Australia
Timezone Asia/Yangon Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 2,940 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 19.690000, 97.210000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Loikaw (LIW) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Loikaw Airport (LIW) in Loikaw, Myanmar to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,091 kilometers (5,027 miles / 4,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Myanmar 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 18:15 in Loikaw, it's 22:45 in Melbourne. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,506 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Loikaw Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Loikaw (LIW) follows a heading of 313° (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 Loikaw Airport (LIW) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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