HHZ
Hikueru Atoll
French Polynesia
7,313 km
4,544 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
7,313 km
4,544 mi / 3,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
236°
southwest

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HHZ MEL
Airport Name Hikueru Atoll Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code HHZ MEL
ICAO Code NTGH YMML
City Hikueru Atoll Melbourne
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 5 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -17.540000, -142.610000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Hikueru Atoll (HHZ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hikueru Atoll Airport (HHZ) in Hikueru Atoll, French Polynesia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 7,313 kilometers (4,544 miles / 3,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 French Polynesia with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:33 in Hikueru Atoll, it's 07:33 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 Hikueru Atoll (HHZ) follows a heading of 94° (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 Hikueru Atoll Airport (HHZ) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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