LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
14,820 km
9,209 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,820 km
9,209 mi / 8,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
137°
southeast

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LOS MEL
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LOS MEL
ICAO Code DNMM YMML
City Lagos Melbourne
Country Nigeria Australia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 135 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Lagos (LOS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,820 kilometers (9,209 miles / 8,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:19 in Lagos, it's 19:19 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 Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 238° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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