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Flight Distance from London (LGW) to Melbourne (MEL)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
LGWEGKK
London, United Kingdom
London Gatwick Airport
Great Circle Path
16,899 km10,501 miles • 9,125 NM
Destination Airport
YMMLMEL
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne Airport
Direct Distance
16,899 km
10,501 Statute Miles
9,125 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
20h 23m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,521 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
75° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
20h 23m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
18h 52m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
33h 0m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇬🇧 United Kingdom→🇦🇺 Australia
Allowed Stay90 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: eVisitor or ETA electronic authorization required.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
Great Circle Flight Arc Path
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Departure Airport Specs
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- City / Country: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO Code: EGKK
- Coordinates: 51.1487°, -0.1857°
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Elevation: 202 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Melbourne Airport (MEL)
- City / Country: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO Code: YMML
- Coordinates: -37.6707°, 144.8379°
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Elevation: 434 ft
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