HAM
Hamburg
Germany
16,167 km
10,046 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,167 km
10,046 mi / 8,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
81°
east

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HAM MEL
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code HAM MEL
ICAO Code EDDH YMML
City Hamburg Melbourne
Country Germany Australia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 53 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Hamburg (HAM) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,167 kilometers (10,046 miles / 8,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Germany with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:54 in Hamburg, it's 16:54 in Melbourne. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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