MelbourneLos AngelesFlight TimeMEL–LAX
Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport).
The flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes 13h 31m on average, covering about 8,069 miles. Across 3 flights we tracked, the fastest was 13h 23m and the slowest 13h 48m, with Qantas flying it most often.
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| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13h 31m | 8,069 mi | 13h 23m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for MEL to LAX
Our current provider sample includes 2-3/day from MEL to LAX across 3 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 2.
- First departure
- 09:30
- Last departure
- 23:51
- Cadence
- 6 departures/day
- Captured departures/day
- 6
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas | 1/day | Boeing 787, Airbus A380 · Terminal 2 · Seat map | 09:45 |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 3 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-04 and 2026-06-19, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from MEL to LAX?
The MEL to LAX flight takes 13h 31m on average based on 3 tracked flights.
How far is MEL from LAX?
MEL to LAX is about 8,069 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from MEL to LAX?
Qantas flies the MEL to LAX route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from MEL to LAX?
Aircraft observed on MEL to LAX include Boeing 787-9, Airbus A380-800.