LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,074 km
5,638 miles
MLB
Melbourne
United States
Distance
9,074 km
5,638 mi / 4,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
298°
west northwest

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LOS MLB
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Melbourne Orlando International Airport
IATA Code LOS MLB
ICAO Code DNMM KMLB
City Lagos Melbourne
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/New_York
Elevation 135 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 28.100000, -80.650000

Lagos (LOS) to Melbourne (MLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) in Melbourne, United States is 9,074 kilometers (5,638 miles / 4,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Nigeria with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:34 in Lagos, it's 18:34 in Melbourne. With a 6-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 (MLB) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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