LAO
Laoag City
Philippines
6,711 km
4,170 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
6,711 km
4,170 mi / 3,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Manila
Heading
158°
south southeast

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LAO MEL
Airport Name Laoag International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LAO MEL
ICAO Code RPLI YMML
City Laoag City Melbourne
Country Philippines Australia
Timezone Asia/Manila Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 25 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 18.180000, 120.530000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Laoag City (LAO) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laoag International Airport (LAO) in Laoag City, Philippines to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 6,711 kilometers (4,170 miles / 3,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:02 in Laoag City, it's 14:02 in Melbourne. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Laoag City (LAO) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Laoag International Airport (LAO) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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