MEL
Melbourne
Australia
11,276 km
7,007 miles
ULK
Lensk
Russia
Distance
11,276 km
7,007 mi / 6,089 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MEL ULK
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Lensk Airport
IATA Code MEL ULK
ICAO Code YMML UERL
City Melbourne Lensk
Country Australia Russia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 434 ft 801 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 60.720000, 114.830000

Melbourne (MEL) to Lensk (ULK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Lensk Airport (ULK) in Lensk, Russia is 11,276 kilometers (7,007 miles / 6,089 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:24 in Melbourne, it's 20:24 in Lensk.

The return flight from Lensk (ULK) to Melbourne (MEL) 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 Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Lensk Airport (ULK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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