The flight distance from Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) in Lightning Ridge Airport, Australia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 958 kilometers (595 miles / 517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within Australia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 23:23 in Lightning Ridge Airport, it's 23:23 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) follows a heading of 19° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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