LBO
Lusambo
DR Congo
12,345 km
7,671 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
12,345 km
7,671 mi / 6,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
134°
southeast

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LBO MEL
Airport Name Lusambo Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LBO MEL
ICAO Code FZVI YMML
City Lusambo Melbourne
Country DR Congo Australia
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,407 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -4.960000, 23.380000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Lusambo (LBO) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lusambo Airport (LBO) in Lusambo, DR Congo to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 12,345 kilometers (7,671 miles / 6,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:55 in Lusambo, it's 22:55 in Melbourne. With a 9-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 Lusambo (LBO) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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