Flight time from Melbourne to London
MEL → LGW · Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport
At 10,501 miles (16,899 km), Melbourne to London is beyond the nonstop range of most airliners and is usually flown with a stop. Nonstop on a widebody it would take about 18h 59m.
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?
London is 9 hours behind Melbourne. You cross 9 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier 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 Melbourne to London?
- 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 59m.
- How far is it?
- 10,501 miles, or 16,899 km (9,125 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- London is 9 hours behind Melbourne.
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