LPX
Liepaja
Latvia
15,432 km
9,589 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,432 km
9,589 mi / 8,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Riga
Heading
87°
east

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LPX MEL
Airport Name Liepaja International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LPX MEL
ICAO Code EVLA YMML
City Liepaja Melbourne
Country Latvia Australia
Timezone Europe/Riga Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 16 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 56.520000, 21.100000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Liepaja (LPX) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Liepaja International Airport (LPX) in Liepaja, Latvia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,432 kilometers (9,589 miles / 8,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Latvia 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 04:57 in Liepaja, it's 13:57 in Melbourne. With a 9-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 Liepaja (LPX) follows a heading of 316° (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 Liepaja International Airport (LPX) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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