The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) in Melbourne Essendon Airport, Australia is 16,176 kilometers (10,051 miles / 8,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:42 in Hamburg, it's 20:42 in Melbourne Essendon Airport. With a 8-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 Essendon Airport (MEB) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 312° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.