LUS
Lusanga
DR Congo
12,726 km
7,907 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
12,726 km
7,907 mi / 6,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
135°
southeast

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LUS MEL
Airport Name Lusanga Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LUS MEL
ICAO Code FZCE YMML
City Lusanga Melbourne
Country DR Congo Australia
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,365 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -4.800000, 18.720000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Lusanga (LUS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lusanga Airport (LUS) in Lusanga, DR Congo to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 12,726 kilometers (7,907 miles / 6,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:18 in Lusanga, it's 16:18 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 Lusanga (LUS) follows a heading of 242° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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