Route Guide
LAX→MELultra long-haul
Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles) to Melbourne Airport (Melbourne) — 12,758 km, ~14h 41m estimated flight time.
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Route Overview
LAX to MEL covers a great-circle distance of 12,758 km (7,928 miles), classified as a ultra long-haul route. At typical cruise speed, the estimated flight time is around 14h 41m — actual block time varies by aircraft type, winds and routing. Melbourne is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles (standard offset, not accounting for daylight saving time). This is an international route between United States and Australia. Route data indicates this city pair has historically been served nonstop.
Airlines on This Route
AA
American Airlines
United States
VA
Virgin Australia
Australia
Aircraft types on record: 380, 77W
Airline and schedule data comes from historical route records confirmed in both directions and may not reflect current, seasonal or codeshare-only service. Always confirm live schedules with the airline before booking.
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