LKN
Leknes
Norway
15,521 km
9,644 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,521 km
9,644 mi / 8,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
67°
east northeast

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LKN MEL
Airport Name Leknes Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LKN MEL
ICAO Code ENLK YMML
City Leknes Melbourne
Country Norway Australia
Timezone Europe/Oslo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 78 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 68.150000, 13.610000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Leknes (LKN) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leknes Airport (LKN) in Leknes, Norway to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,521 kilometers (9,644 miles / 8,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Norway with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:03 in Leknes, it's 13:03 in Melbourne. With a 10-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 Leknes (LKN) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Leknes Airport (LKN) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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