Flight time from London to Melbourne
LGW → MEL · London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport
At 10,501 miles (16,899 km), London to Melbourne is beyond the nonstop range of most airliners and is usually flown with a stop. Nonstop on a widebody it would take about 18h 46m.
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
Beyond range
When will you arrive?
Melbourne is 9 hours ahead of London. You cross 9 time zones heading east. Eastbound trips like this one tend to be harder to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from London to Melbourne?
- This route is beyond the nonstop range of most airliners and is usually flown with a stop. Nonstop on a widebody it would take about 18h 46m.
- How far is it?
- 10,501 miles, or 16,899 km (9,125 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Melbourne is 9 hours ahead of London.
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