HMI
Hami
China
10,336 km
6,423 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
10,336 km
6,423 mi / 5,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
142°
southeast

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HMI MEL
Airport Name Hami Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code HMI MEL
ICAO Code ZWHM YMML
City Hami Melbourne
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 2,703 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 42.840000, 93.670000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Hami (HMI) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hami Airport (HMI) in Hami, China to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 10,336 kilometers (6,423 miles / 5,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 04:22 in Hami, it's 07:22 in Melbourne. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,269 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Hami Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Hami (HMI) follows a heading of 325° (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 Hami Airport (HMI) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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