HLH
Ulanhot
China
9,600 km
5,965 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
9,600 km
5,965 mi / 5,184 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
162°
south southeast

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HLH MEL
Airport Name Ulanhot Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code HLH MEL
ICAO Code ZBUL YMML
City Ulanhot Melbourne
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 0 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 46.200000, 122.010000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Ulanhot (HLH) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ulanhot Airport (HLH) in Ulanhot, China to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 9,600 kilometers (5,965 miles / 5,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 China with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:30 in Ulanhot, it's 00:30 in Melbourne. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Ulanhot (HLH) follows a heading of 344° (north 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 Ulanhot Airport (HLH) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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