LST to MEL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Launceston Airport (LST) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 476 km (296 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MEL to LST).
How far is it from Launceston (Western Junction) to Melbourne?
The great-circle distance between Launceston Airport (LST) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 476 km (296 mi, 257 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 LST to MEL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MEL is roughly northwest of LST.
How is the LST to MEL route written in code?
The pair is written LST-MEL in IATA codes and YMLT-YMML in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Launceston Airport is LST (YMLT), Melbourne Airport is MEL (YMML).
| LST | MEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Launceston Airport | Melbourne Airport |
| ICAO code | YMLT | YMML |
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Elevation | 562 ft | 434 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1075 | #120 |
Both ICAO codes start with Y, the prefix ICAO assigns to Australia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MEL sits 128 ft (39 m) lower than LST, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LST to MEL
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JQ | Jetstar Airways | JST | Jetstar | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: QF, VA.
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 Launceston (Western Junction) from Melbourne?
Launceston Airport (LST) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) are 476 km (296 mi, 257 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LST to MEL?
A typical nonstop flight between LST and MEL takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MEL from LST?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) lies roughly northwest of Launceston Airport (LST).
Which airlines fly LST to MEL?
1 airline appear on the LST-MEL route in the open dataset, including Jetstar Airways.
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