HWO
Hollywood
United States
15,609 km
9,699 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,609 km
9,699 mi / 8,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
242°
west southwest

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HWO MEL
Airport Name North Perry Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code HWO MEL
ICAO Code KHWO YMML
City Hollywood Melbourne
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 9 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 26.000000, -80.240000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Hollywood (HWO) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from North Perry Airport (HWO) in Hollywood, United States to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,609 kilometers (9,699 miles / 8,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 08:24 in Hollywood, it's 00:24 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 Hollywood (HWO) 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 North Perry Airport (HWO) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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