IRG
Lockhart River Airport
Australia
2,771 km
1,722 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
2,771 km
1,722 mi / 1,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
177°
south

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IRG MEL
Airport Name Lockhart River Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code IRG MEL
ICAO Code YLHR YMML
City N/A Melbourne
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 77 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -12.790000, 143.300000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) in Lockhart River Airport, Australia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 2,771 kilometers (1,722 miles / 1,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within Australia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 06:11 in Lockhart River Airport, it's 07:11 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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