LPQ
Luang Phabang
Laos
7,803 km
4,849 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
7,803 km
4,849 mi / 4,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
145°
southeast

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LPQ MEL
Airport Name Luang Phabang International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LPQ MEL
ICAO Code VLLB YMML
City Luang Phabang Melbourne
Country Laos Australia
Timezone Asia/Vientiane Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 955 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 19.900000, 102.160000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Luang Phabang (LPQ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 7,803 kilometers (4,849 miles / 4,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 Laos 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 07:25 in Luang Phabang, it's 11:25 in Melbourne. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) follows a heading of 317° (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 Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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