LRV
Los Roques
Venezuela
15,777 km
9,803 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,777 km
9,803 mi / 8,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Caracas
Heading
222°
southwest

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LRV MEL
Airport Name Gran Roque Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LRV MEL
ICAO Code SVRS YMML
City Los Roques Melbourne
Country Venezuela Australia
Timezone America/Caracas Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 17 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 11.950000, -66.670000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Los Roques (LRV) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gran Roque Airport (LRV) in Los Roques, Venezuela to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,777 kilometers (9,803 miles / 8,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:50 in Los Roques, it's 19:50 in Melbourne. With a 15-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 Los Roques (LRV) follows a heading of 124° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gran Roque Airport (LRV) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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