Distance From Le Mars Municipal Airport to Melbourne International Airport, LRJ - MEL Distance

The distance from Le Mars Municipal Airport (LRJ) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 9268 miles or 14915 kilometers or 8049 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 Le Mars ( United States ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Le Mars and Melbourne takes around 21 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Le Mars Municipal Airport, Le Mars, United States to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 21 hours 18 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 • LRJ - MEL

Kilometers		14915 km
Statute Miles		9268 miles
Nautical Miles		8049 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 18 minutes

Le Mars Municipal Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - LRJ to MEL Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Le Mars, United States and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LRJ - MEL

Time difference between Le Mars (United States) and Melbourne (Australia) is 17 Hours.
Melbourne time is 17 Hours ahead of Le Mars.

Location	Local Time
Le Mars (United States)	2025-12-15, 20:31:02 CST
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-12-16, 13:31:02 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

Le Mars Municipal Airport (LRJ / KLRJ) Le Mars, United States

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia