How long is the LH5279 flight?

The timetable allows 12 h 50 min. Melbourne to Delhi is 10,191 km (6,333 mi).

Which terminal does LH5279 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and arrives at Terminal 3 at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does LH5279 have?

Also listed as DLH5279 (Lufthansa's ICAO code) and LH 5279.

LH5279 Flight Status Lufthansa: Melbourne to Delhi (DLH5279)

Lufthansa LH 5279

Scheduled in 7'

MEL Melbourne

Scheduled: 00:50
Estimated: 00:50

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 14

Departure: Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · local time UTC+11

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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DEL Delhi

Scheduled: 08:10
Estimated
Delay

Terminal: 3

Arrival: Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · local time UTC+5:30

Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

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Departs in 7m 0%

MEL 00:50 DEL 08:10

10,191 km (6,333 mi) to fly

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 10191 km / 6333 miles · Scheduled Duration: 12:50 · Typical Duration: 12:15

LH 5279 Flight Status & Schedule Lufthansa Melbourne to Delhi

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 10	MEL	DEL	00:50	08:10	Scheduled	Track >
Nov 09	MEL	DEL	09:15	16:35	Cancelled	Track >
Nov 07	MEL	DEL	01:46	08:44	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	MEL	DEL	10:21	17:31	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 05	MEL	DEL	01:36	08:08	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	MEL	DEL	09:52	16:42	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	MEL	DEL	01:36	08:05	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	MEL	DEL	09:54	16:41	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	MEL	DEL	09:15	16:00	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	MEL	DEL	01:53	08:01	Landed	Track >

Lufthansa flight LH 5279 links Melbourne and Delhi, 10,191 km (6,333 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Its timetable allows 12 h 50 min; in practice it usually takes about 12 h 15 min, so it often makes up time. Today's flight is scheduled to leave at 00:50 and arrive at 08:10 local time.

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About LH 5279

Route: Melbourne Airport MEL to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport DEL
Distance: 10,191 km (6,333 mi)
Typical flight time: 12 h 15 min
Flies: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
On time: 7 of the last 9
Average delay when late: 56 min
Usually departs from: Terminal 2

LH 5279 FAQ

How long is the LH5279 flight?: The timetable allows 12 h 50 min. Melbourne to Delhi is 10,191 km (6,333 mi).
How often is LH5279 late?: 1 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late and 1 was cancelled; when late, by 56 minutes on average.
Which days does LH5279 fly?: Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does LH5279 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and arrives at Terminal 3 at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does LH5279 have?: Also listed as DLH5279 (Lufthansa's ICAO code) and LH 5279.

LH5279 and Melbourne MEL to Delhi DEL Flights

Flight LH5279 is a code-share Lufthansa flight of the Air India operated AI309.

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: CX178, AI309, VJ82

Other flights arriving at Delhi DEL: AI309, BA257, SU232

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Delhi DEL.