LUH
Ludhiana Airport
India
10,445 km
6,490 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
10,445 km
6,490 mi / 5,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
132°
southeast

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LUH MEL
Airport Name Ludhiana Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LUH MEL
ICAO Code VILD YMML
City N/A Melbourne
Country India Australia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 834 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 30.850000, 75.950000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Ludhiana Airport (LUH) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ludhiana Airport (LUH) in Ludhiana Airport, India to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 10,445 kilometers (6,490 miles / 5,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:32 in Ludhiana Airport, it's 10:02 in Melbourne. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Ludhiana Airport (LUH) follows a heading of 307° (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 Ludhiana Airport (LUH) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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