London (LHR) to Melbourne (MEL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 10,507
miles
16,909
kilometers
9,130
nautical miles

🕐 20h 31m
Flight Time
🧭 E (74°)
Direction
🌍 +10h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
10,507 16,811
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
10,507 16,811
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
10,507 15,761
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
10,507 15,761
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
10,507 21,014
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
10,507 15,761
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between London and Melbourne earns you 21,014 base miles - that's 84% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LHR to MEL route connects London, United Kingdom with Melbourne, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 10,507 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Kingdom to Australia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a E bearing of 74° from London. There is a 10 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LHR

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and the UK's main international gateway.

🛬 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne International Airport is 10,507 miles (16,909 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LHR to MEL typically take around 20h 31m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 10,507 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.