HIA
Huai'an
China
8,379 km
5,207 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,379 km
5,207 mi / 4,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
159°
south southeast

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HIA MEL
Airport Name Lianshui Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code HIA MEL
ICAO Code ZSSH YMML
City Huai'an Melbourne
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 28 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 33.790000, 119.120000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Huai'an (HIA) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lianshui Airport (HIA) in Huai'an, China to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,379 kilometers (5,207 miles / 4,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 15:54 in Huai'an, it's 18:54 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 Huai'an (HIA) follows a heading of 338° (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 Lianshui Airport (HIA) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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