Melbourne to London Flights (MEL to LGW)

Route Reference

Melbourne to London

MEL

Melbourne

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LGW

London

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

Airlines Based in Australia or United Kingdom

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*MELLGW HK1  800A  2000P

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Melbourne from London?

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

How long is the flight from Melbourne to London?

A nonstop flight from MEL to LGW 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 Melbourne and London?

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

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