LNZ
Linz
Austria
15,908 km
9,885 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,908 km
9,885 mi / 8,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Vienna
Heading
92°
east

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LNZ MEL
Airport Name Linz Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LNZ MEL
ICAO Code LOWL YMML
City Linz Melbourne
Country Austria Australia
Timezone Europe/Vienna Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 978 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 48.230000, 14.190000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Linz (LNZ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Linz Airport (LNZ) in Linz, Austria to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,908 kilometers (9,885 miles / 8,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:55 in Linz, it's 22:55 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 Linz (LNZ) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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