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Route Reference

Melbourne to Los Angeles

MEL
Melbourne
LAX
Los Angeles
Distance12,758 km / 7,927 miles
Estimated Flight Time≈ 15.0 hours nonstop
Origin Time ZoneAustralia/Melbourne
Destination Time ZoneAmerica/Los_Angeles

Airlines Based in Australia or United States

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

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*MELLAX HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair MELLAX tells you the flight departs Melbourne and arrives in Los Angeles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Melbourne from Los Angeles?

Melbourne (MEL) is approximately 12,758 km (7,927 miles) from Los Angeles (LAX).

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

A nonstop flight from MEL to LAX takes roughly 15.0 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Los Angeles?

Melbourne is on Australia/Melbourne and Los Angeles is on America/Los_Angeles — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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