# Distance from Launceston (LST) to Melbourne (MEL)

> 477 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 477 km / 296 mi / 257 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 334° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 156° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (Australia)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 08:52 in Launceston, it's 08:52 in Melbourne)
- **Elevation difference**: 128 ft (MEL is lower than LST)

## Airports

### [Launceston Airport (LST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lst-launceston-launceston-airport/1ef266e0-1354-696e-8ce9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Launceston, Australia
- ICAO: YMLT
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Coordinates: -41.550000, 147.210000
- Elevation: 562 ft

### [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO: YMML
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Coordinates: -37.670000, 144.840000
- Elevation: 434 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Launceston Airport (LST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lst-launceston-launceston-airport/1ef266e0-1354-696e-8ce9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)