HFF
Camp Mackall
United States
16,071 km
9,986 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,071 km
9,986 mi / 8,677 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
252°
west southwest

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HFF MEL
Airport Name Mackall Army Air Field Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code HFF MEL
ICAO Code KHFF YMML
City Camp Mackall Melbourne
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 376 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 35.040000, -79.500000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Camp Mackall (HFF) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mackall Army Air Field (HFF) in Camp Mackall, United States to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,071 kilometers (9,986 miles / 8,677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 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 05:00 in Camp Mackall, it's 21:00 in Melbourne. With a 16-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 Camp Mackall (HFF) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mackall Army Air Field (HFF) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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