HDF
Heringsdorf
Germany
15,893 km
9,875 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,893 km
9,875 mi / 8,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
85°
east

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HDF MEL
Airport Name Heringsdorf Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code HDF MEL
ICAO Code EDAH YMML
City Heringsdorf Melbourne
Country Germany Australia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 93 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 53.880000, 14.150000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Heringsdorf (HDF) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heringsdorf Airport (HDF) in Heringsdorf, Germany to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,893 kilometers (9,875 miles / 8,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 17:47 in Heringsdorf, it's 03:47 in Melbourne. With a 10-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 Heringsdorf (HDF) 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 Heringsdorf Airport (HDF) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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