LSW
Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
6,870 km
4,269 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
6,870 km
4,269 mi / 3,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
138°
southeast

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LSW MEL
Airport Name Malikus Saleh Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LSW MEL
ICAO Code WITM YMML
City Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island Melbourne
Country Indonesia Australia
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 90 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 5.230000, 96.950000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island (LSW) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malikus Saleh Airport (LSW) in Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 6,870 kilometers (4,269 miles / 3,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:35 in Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island, it's 03:35 in Melbourne. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island (LSW) 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 Malikus Saleh Airport (LSW) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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