LST
Launceston
Australia
477 km
296 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
477 km
296 mi / 257 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LST MEL
Airport Name Launceston Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LST MEL
ICAO Code YMLT YMML
City Launceston Melbourne
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 562 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -41.550000, 147.210000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Launceston (LST) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Launceston Airport (LST) in Launceston, Australia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 477 kilometers (296 miles / 257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Australia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 18:40 in Launceston, it's 18:40 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST) follows a heading of 156° (south 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 Launceston Airport (LST) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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