LAI
Lannion
France
17,194 km
10,684 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
17,194 km
10,684 mi / 9,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Paris
Heading
76°
east northeast

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LAI MEL
Airport Name Lannion-Cote de Granit Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LAI MEL
ICAO Code LFRO YMML
City Lannion Melbourne
Country France Australia
Timezone Europe/Paris Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 290 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 48.750000, -3.470000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Lannion (LAI) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lannion-Cote de Granit Airport (LAI) in Lannion, France to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 17,194 kilometers (10,684 miles / 9,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:58 in Lannion, it's 00:58 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 Lannion (LAI) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lannion-Cote de Granit Airport (LAI) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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