HKG to MEL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 7,412 km (4,606 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 9h 45m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MEL to HKG).
How far is it from Hong Kong to Melbourne?
The great-circle distance between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 7,412 km (4,606 mi, 4,002 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from HKG to MEL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 9h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MEL is roughly southeast of HKG.
How is the HKG to MEL route written in code?
The pair is written HKG-MEL in IATA codes and VHHH-YMML in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hong Kong International Airport is HKG (VHHH), Melbourne Airport is MEL (YMML).
| HKG | MEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hong Kong International Airport | Melbourne Airport |
| ICAO code | VHHH | YMML |
| Country | Hong Kong | Australia |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 434 ft |
| Rank by connections | #20 | #120 |
VHHH starts with V, the ICAO prefix for South and Southeast Asia; YMML starts with Y, the prefix for Australia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MEL sits 406 ft (124 m) higher than HKG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying HKG to MEL
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AY | Finnair | FIN | Finnair | Active |
| CX | Cathay Pacific | CPA | Cathay | Active |
| QF | Qantas | QFA | Qantas | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hong Kong from Melbourne?
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) are 7,412 km (4,606 mi, 4,002 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from HKG to MEL?
A typical nonstop flight between HKG and MEL takes about 9h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MEL from HKG?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) lies roughly southeast of Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
Which airlines fly HKG to MEL?
3 airlines appear on the HKG-MEL route in the open dataset, including Finnair, Cathay Pacific, Qantas.
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