LPD
La Pedrera
Colombia
14,421 km
8,961 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,421 km
8,961 mi / 7,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Bogota
Heading
216°
southwest

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LPD MEL
Airport Name La Pedrera Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LPD MEL
ICAO Code SKLP YMML
City La Pedrera Melbourne
Country Colombia Australia
Timezone America/Bogota Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 590 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -1.330000, -69.580000 -37.670000, 144.840000

La Pedrera (LPD) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Pedrera Airport (LPD) in La Pedrera, Colombia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,421 kilometers (8,961 miles / 7,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:08 in La Pedrera, it's 09:08 in Melbourne. With a 16-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 La Pedrera (LPD) follows a heading of 133° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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