HFE
Hefei
China
8,268 km
5,137 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,268 km
5,137 mi / 4,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
157°
south southeast

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HFE MEL
Airport Name Hefei Xinqiao International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code HFE MEL
ICAO Code ZSOF YMML
City Hefei Melbourne
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 210 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 31.990000, 116.970000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Hefei (HFE) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) in Hefei, China to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,268 kilometers (5,137 miles / 4,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 China 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 22:24 in Hefei, it's 01:24 in Melbourne. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Hefei (HFE) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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