LSF
Fort Moore (Columbus)
United States
15,489 km
9,624 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,489 km
9,624 mi / 8,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
248°
west southwest

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LSF MEL
Airport Name Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LSF MEL
ICAO Code KLSF YMML
City Fort Moore (Columbus) Melbourne
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 227 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 32.300000, -85.000000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Fort Moore (Columbus) (LSF) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport (LSF) in Fort Moore (Columbus), United States to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,489 kilometers (9,624 miles / 8,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 23:54 in Fort Moore (Columbus), it's 15:54 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 Fort Moore (Columbus) (LSF) follows a heading of 82° (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 Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport (LSF) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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