LDO
Aurora
Suriname
15,780 km
9,806 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,780 km
9,806 mi / 8,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Paramaribo
Heading
206°
south southwest

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LDO MEL
Airport Name Ladouanie Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LDO MEL
ICAO Code SMDO YMML
City Aurora Melbourne
Country Suriname Australia
Timezone America/Paramaribo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 236 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 4.380000, -55.410000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Aurora (LDO) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ladouanie Airport (LDO) in Aurora, Suriname to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,780 kilometers (9,806 miles / 8,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:03 in Aurora, it's 21:03 in Melbourne. With a 14-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 Aurora (LDO) follows a heading of 146° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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