LAX to MEL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 12,758 km (7,928 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 16h 25m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MEL to LAX).
How far is it from Los Angeles to Melbourne?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 12,758 km (7,928 mi, 6,889 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from LAX to MEL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 16h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MEL is roughly southwest of LAX.
How is the LAX to MEL route written in code?
The pair is written LAX-MEL in IATA codes and KLAX-YMML in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX), Melbourne Airport is MEL (YMML).
| LAX | MEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Melbourne Airport |
| ICAO code | KLAX | YMML |
| Country | United States | Australia |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 434 ft |
| Rank by connections | #7 | #120 |
KLAX starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; YMML starts with Y, the prefix for Australia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MEL sits 309 ft (94 m) higher than LAX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LAX to MEL
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF | Qantas | QFA | Qantas | Active |
| VA | Virgin Australia | VOZ | Virgin | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, DL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from Melbourne?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) are 12,758 km (7,928 mi, 6,889 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LAX to MEL?
A typical nonstop flight between LAX and MEL takes about 16h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MEL from LAX?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) lies roughly southwest of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Which airlines fly LAX to MEL?
2 airlines appear on the LAX-MEL route in the open dataset, including Qantas, Virgin Australia.
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