HNL
Honolulu
United States
8,875 km
5,515 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,875 km
5,515 mi / 4,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
223°
southwest

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HNL MEL
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code HNL MEL
ICAO Code PHNL YMML
City Honolulu Melbourne
Country United States Australia
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 13 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Honolulu (HNL) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,875 kilometers (5,515 miles / 4,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 United States with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:19 in Honolulu, it's 19:19 in Melbourne. With a 21-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 Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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