Distance From Longreach Airport to Melbourne International Airport, LRE - MEL Distance

The distance from Longreach Airport (LRE) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 985 miles or 1585 kilometers or 855 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Longreach ( Australia ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Longreach and Melbourne takes around 2 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Longreach Airport, Longreach, Australia to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 2 hours 15 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LRE - MEL

Kilometers		1585 km
Statute Miles		985 miles
Nautical Miles		855 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 15 minutes

Longreach Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - LRE to MEL Flight Path

Location of Longreach Airport & Melbourne International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Longreach to Melbourne nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Longreach, Australia and Melbourne, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Longreach, Australia and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LRE - MEL

Time difference between Longreach (Australia) and Melbourne (Australia) is 1 Hours.
Melbourne time is 1 Hours ahead of Longreach.

Location	Local Time
Longreach (Australia)	2024-12-17, 08:11:41 AEST
Melbourne (Australia)	2024-12-17, 09:11:41 AEDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Longreach Airport (LRE / YLRE) Longreach, Australia

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia