HAQ
Haa Dhaalu
Maldives
8,884 km
5,521 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,884 km
5,521 mi / 4,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
130°
southeast

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HAQ MEL
Airport Name Hanimaadhoo International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code HAQ MEL
ICAO Code VRMH YMML
City Haa Dhaalu Melbourne
Country Maldives Australia
Timezone Indian/Maldives Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 4 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 6.750000, 73.170000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Haa Dhaalu (HAQ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HAQ) in Haa Dhaalu, Maldives to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,884 kilometers (5,521 miles / 4,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:16 in Haa Dhaalu, it's 20:16 in Melbourne. With a 6-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 Haa Dhaalu (HAQ) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HAQ) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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