The typical flight duration from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Australia, specifically Sydney (SYD), is around 15 hours on a non-stop flight. Some sources specify approximately 15 hours and 3 to 15 minutes for direct flights. Flights with layovers take considerably longer. For Melbourne (MEL), another major destination in Australia from LAX, the flight time is slightly longer, approximately 15 hours and 30 minutes to 16 hours on direct flights. In summary:
- LAX to Sydney: about 15 hours non-stop
- LAX to Melbourne: about 15.5 to 16 hours non-stop
These times can vary slightly depending on airline, weather, and specific flight paths but serve as a good standard estimate.
