LUC
Laucala Island
Fiji
4,171 km
2,592 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
4,171 km
2,592 mi / 2,252 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
229°
southwest

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LUC MEL
Airport Name Laucala Island Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LUC MEL
ICAO Code NFNH YMML
City Laucala Island Melbourne
Country Fiji Australia
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 10 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -16.750000, -179.670000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Laucala Island (LUC) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laucala Island Airport (LUC) in Laucala Island, Fiji to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 4,171 kilometers (2,592 miles / 2,252 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Fiji with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:03 in Laucala Island, it's 20:03 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Laucala Island (LUC) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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