Back to CalculatorRoute ID: MEL-LGA
Flight Distance from Melbourne (MEL) to New York (LGA)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
MELYMML
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne Airport
Great Circle Path
16,690 km10,371 miles • 9,012 NM
Destination Airport
KLGALGA
New York, United States
LaGuardia Airport
Direct Distance
16,690 km
10,371 Statute Miles
9,012 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
20h 8m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,502 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
72° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
20h 8m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
18h 38m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
32h 36m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇦🇺 Australia→🇺🇸 United States
Allowed Stay90 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Visa Waiver Program — ESTA online 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
Melbourne Airport (MEL)
- City / Country: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO Code: YMML
- Coordinates: -37.6707°, 144.8379°
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Elevation: 434 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
- City / Country: New York, United States
- ICAO Code: KLGA
- Coordinates: 40.7772°, -73.8726°
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Elevation: 21 ft
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