LMI
Lumi
Papua New Guinea
3,812 km
2,369 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
3,812 km
2,369 mi / 2,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
176°
south

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LMI MEL
Airport Name Lumi Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LMI MEL
ICAO Code AYLU YMML
City Lumi Melbourne
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,750 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -3.480000, 142.040000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Lumi (LMI) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lumi Airport (LMI) in Lumi, Papua New Guinea to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 3,812 kilometers (2,369 miles / 2,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:09 in Lumi, it's 07:09 in Melbourne.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,316 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Lumi Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Lumi (LMI) follows a heading of 355° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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