MEL
Melbourne
Australia
8,936 km
5,553 miles
UPP
Hawi
United States
Distance
8,936 km
5,553 mi / 4,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
55°
northeast

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MEL UPP
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Upolu Airport
IATA Code MEL UPP
ICAO Code YMML PHUP
City Melbourne Hawi
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 434 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 20.270000, -155.860000

Melbourne (MEL) to Hawi (UPP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Upolu Airport (UPP) in Hawi, United States is 8,936 kilometers (5,553 miles / 4,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:42 in Melbourne, it's 10:42 in Hawi. With a 21-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 Hawi (UPP) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 224° (southwest). 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 Upolu Airport (UPP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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