The flight distance from Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont Airport (LSO) in Les Sables-d'Olonne, France to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 17,112 kilometers (10,633 miles / 9,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 France 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 19:40 in Les Sables-d'Olonne, it's 05:40 in Melbourne. With a 10-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 Les Sables-d'Olonne (LSO) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont Airport (LSO) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.