LBV
Libreville
Gabon
13,862 km
8,614 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,862 km
8,614 mi / 7,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
138°
southeast

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LBV MEL
Airport Name Leon M Ba Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LBV MEL
ICAO Code FOOL YMML
City Libreville Melbourne
Country Gabon Australia
Timezone Africa/Libreville Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 39 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 0.460000, 9.410000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Libreville (LBV) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) in Libreville, Gabon to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,862 kilometers (8,614 miles / 7,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 Gabon 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 13:18 in Libreville, it's 23:18 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 Libreville (LBV) follows a heading of 239° (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 Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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