MEL
Melbourne
Australia
7,884 km
4,899 miles
ODY
Oudomsay
Laos
Distance
7,884 km
4,899 mi / 4,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
318°
northwest

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MEL ODY
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Oudomsay Airport
IATA Code MEL ODY
ICAO Code YMML VLOS
City Melbourne Oudomsay
Country Australia Laos
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 434 ft 1,804 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 20.680000, 101.990000

Melbourne (MEL) to Oudomsay (ODY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Oudomsay Airport (ODY) in Oudomsay, Laos is 7,884 kilometers (4,899 miles / 4,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:50 in Melbourne, it's 17:50 in Oudomsay. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,370 feet between the two airports. Oudomsay Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Oudomsay (ODY) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 145° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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