London to Melbourne Flights (LGW to MEL)

Route Reference

London to Melbourne

LGW

London

⟶

MEL

Melbourne

Distance	16,899 km / 10,501 miles
Estimated Flight Time	≈ 19.9 hours nonstop
Origin Time Zone	Europe/London
Destination Time Zone	Australia/Melbourne

Airlines Based in United Kingdom or Australia

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

BA British Airways VS Virgin Atlantic U2 easyJet LS Jet2.com BY TUI Airways QF Qantas

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*LGWMEL HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair LGWMEL tells you the flight departs London and arrives in Melbourne.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is London from Melbourne?

London (LGW) is approximately 16,899 km (10,501 miles) from Melbourne (MEL).

How long is the flight from London to Melbourne?

A nonstop flight from LGW to MEL takes roughly 19.9 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between London and Melbourne?

London is on Europe/London and Melbourne is on Australia/Melbourne — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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