LTM
Lethem
Guyana
15,451 km
9,601 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,451 km
9,601 mi / 8,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Guyana
Heading
210°
south southwest

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LTM MEL
Airport Name Lethem Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LTM MEL
ICAO Code SYLT YMML
City Lethem Melbourne
Country Guyana Australia
Timezone America/Guyana Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 351 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 3.370000, -59.790000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Lethem (LTM) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lethem Airport (LTM) in Lethem, Guyana to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,451 kilometers (9,601 miles / 8,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 Guyana 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 08:31 in Lethem, it's 23:31 in Melbourne. With a 15-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 Lethem (LTM) follows a heading of 141° (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 Lethem Airport (LTM) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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