Flight time from Melbourne to London
MEL → LHR · Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport
At 10,506 miles (16,908 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 19h 0m.
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 19h 0m.
- How far is it?
- 10,506 miles, or 16,908 km (9,130 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- London is 9 hours behind Melbourne.
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