Distance From Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Melbourne International Airport, LOS - MEL Distance

The distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 9209 miles or 14820 kilometers or 7997 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 Lagos ( Nigeria ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lagos and Melbourne takes around 21 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 21 hours 10 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 • LOS - MEL

Kilometers		14820 km
Statute Miles		9209 miles
Nautical Miles		7997 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 10 minutes

Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - LOS to MEL Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Lagos, Nigeria and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LOS - MEL

Time difference between Lagos (Nigeria) and Melbourne (Australia) is 9 Hours.
Melbourne time is 9 Hours ahead of Lagos.

Location	Local Time
Lagos (Nigeria)	2026-07-29, 09:18:21 WAT
Melbourne (Australia)	2026-07-29, 18:18:21 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

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS / DNMM) Lagos, Nigeria

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia