LUD
Luderitz
Namibia
11,137 km
6,920 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,137 km
6,920 mi / 6,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
142°
southeast

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LUD MEL
Airport Name Luderitz Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LUD MEL
ICAO Code FYLZ YMML
City Luderitz Melbourne
Country Namibia Australia
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 457 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -26.690000, 15.240000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Luderitz (LUD) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luderitz Airport (LUD) in Luderitz, Namibia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,137 kilometers (6,920 miles / 6,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 Namibia 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 16:44 in Luderitz, it's 01:44 in Melbourne. With a 9-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 Luderitz (LUD) follows a heading of 224° (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 Luderitz Airport (LUD) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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