LXR
Luxor
Egypt
13,593 km
8,446 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,593 km
8,446 mi / 7,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LXR MEL
Airport Name Luxor International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LXR MEL
ICAO Code HELX YMML
City Luxor Melbourne
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 294 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 25.670000, 32.710000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Luxor (LXR) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luxor International Airport (LXR) in Luxor, Egypt to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,593 kilometers (8,446 miles / 7,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Egypt 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 05:06 in Luxor, it's 14:06 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 Luxor (LXR) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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