HRB
Harbin
China
9,446 km
5,870 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
9,446 km
5,870 mi / 5,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
165°
south southeast

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HRB MEL
Airport Name Taiping Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code HRB MEL
ICAO Code ZYHB YMML
City Harbin Melbourne
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 457 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 45.620000, 126.250000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Harbin (HRB) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiping Airport (HRB) in Harbin, China to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 9,446 kilometers (5,870 miles / 5,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 02:40 in Harbin, it's 05:40 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 Harbin (HRB) follows a heading of 347° (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 Taiping Airport (HRB) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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