MEL
Melbourne
Australia
16,205 km
10,069 miles
QHU
Husum
Germany
Distance
16,205 km
10,069 mi / 8,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
314°
northwest

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MEL QHU
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Husum-Schwesing Airport
IATA Code MEL QHU
ICAO Code YMML EDXJ
City Melbourne Husum
Country Australia Germany
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Berlin
Elevation 434 ft 62 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 54.510000, 9.140000

Melbourne (MEL) to Husum (QHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Husum-Schwesing Airport (QHU) in Husum, Germany is 16,205 kilometers (10,069 miles / 8,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:48 in Melbourne, it's 03:48 in Husum. With a 10-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 Husum (QHU) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 79° (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 Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Husum-Schwesing Airport (QHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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