Distance From Lakefront Airport to Melbourne International Airport, NEW - MEL Distance

The distance from Lakefront Airport (NEW) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 9289 miles or 14949 kilometers or 8067 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 New Orleans ( United States ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New Orleans and Melbourne takes around 21 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lakefront Airport, New Orleans, United States to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 21 hours 21 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 • NEW - MEL

Kilometers		14949 km
Statute Miles		9289 miles
Nautical Miles		8067 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 21 minutes

Lakefront Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - NEW to MEL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between New Orleans, United States and Melbourne, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between New Orleans, United States and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NEW - MEL

Time difference between New Orleans (United States) and Melbourne (Australia) is 14 Hours.
Melbourne time is 14 Hours ahead of New Orleans.

Location	Local Time
New Orleans (United States)	2026-05-01, 04:55:21 EDT
Melbourne (Australia)	2026-05-01, 18:55:21 AEST

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

Lakefront Airport (NEW / KNEW) New Orleans, United States

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia