LOW
Louisa
United States
16,290 km
10,122 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,290 km
10,122 mi / 8,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
257°
west southwest

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LOW MEL
Airport Name Louisa County/Freeman Field Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LOW MEL
ICAO Code KLKU YMML
City Louisa Melbourne
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 494 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 38.010000, -77.970000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Louisa (LOW) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Louisa County/Freeman Field (LOW) in Louisa, United States to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,290 kilometers (10,122 miles / 8,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:13 in Louisa, it's 00:13 in Melbourne. With a 16-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 Louisa (LOW) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Louisa County/Freeman Field (LOW) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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