United States
AustraliaLos Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL) shipping route.
13,396 km by air, about 17 h 30 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Los Angeles (LAX) and Melbourne (MEL)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Los Angeles (LAX)AirMelbourne (MEL)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 13,396 km (8,324 mi) |
| Straight line | 12,758 km |
| Flight time | 17 h 30 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL) shipping route by air
Los Angeles to Melbourne by air: flight distance 13,396 km, heading south west from the United States to Australia. The shortest line over the globe is 12,758 km, and real airways add the rest.
Flight time is about 17 h 30 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for LAX to MEL this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Los Angeles to Melbourne saves money. The shipment crosses from the United States into Australia, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 68 routes from Los Angeles (LAX) in this directory, Melbourne (MEL) is the 51st shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Los Angeles: Lagos (13,040 km), Hanoi (12,915 km) and Cairo (12,830 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL)?
13,396 km along the flight path (12,758 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL)?
About 17 h 30 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.