Lagos (LOS) to Melbourne (MEL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,209

miles

14,820

kilometers

8,002

nautical miles

🕐 18h 2m

Flight Time

🧭 SE (137°)

Direction

🌍 +9h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	9,209	+5,525	14,734 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	9,209	+5,525	14,734 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	9,209	+4,605	13,814 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	9,209	+4,605	13,814 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	9,209	+9,209	18,418 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	9,209	+4,605	13,814 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 Lagos and Melbourne earns you 18,418 base miles - that's 74% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LOS to MEL route connects Lagos, Nigeria with Melbourne, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 9,209 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Nigeria to Australia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SE bearing of 137° from Lagos. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LOS

Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) serves Lagos, Nigeria.

🛬 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Melbourne International Airport is 9,209 miles (14,820 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from LOS to MEL typically take around 18h 2m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 9,209 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.