LNY
Lanai City
United States
8,900 km
5,530 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,900 km
5,530 mi / 4,806 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
223°
southwest

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LNY MEL
Airport Name Lanai Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LNY MEL
ICAO Code PHNY YMML
City Lanai City Melbourne
Country United States Australia
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,308 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 20.790000, -156.950000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Lanai City (LNY) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lanai Airport (LNY) in Lanai City, United States to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,900 kilometers (5,530 miles / 4,806 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:39 in Lanai City, it's 02:39 in Melbourne. With a 21-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 Lanai City (LNY) follows a heading of 54° (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 Lanai Airport (LNY) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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