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Flight time from Hong Kong to Melbourne
About 9 hours and 30 minutes non-stop, 7,412 km (4,605 miles), with your local arrival time and the time difference.
Estimate for a direct flight from Hong Kong (HKG, Hong Kong International) to Melbourne (MEL, Tullamarine). Change the departure time below to see your local arrival time.
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Melbourne?
A non-stop flight from Hong Kong to Melbourne takes about 9 hours and 30 minutes. The two cities are 7,412 km (4,605 miles) apart in a straight line, measured between Hong Kong International (HKG) and Tullamarine (MEL).
The estimate assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, route and winds – heading east with the jet stream, flights are often a little quicker than this. Check your booking for the exact time.
Time difference and arrival time
Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Hong Kong right now. A flight leaving Hong Kong at 10:00 local time lands at about 22:30 local time in Melbourne. With a 3h shift, expect some jet lag: as a rough guide the body adjusts by about an hour a day, and flying east (as on this trip) is usually harder than the other way.
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More flights from Hong Kong
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- Hong Kong to Manila 2h
- Hong Kong to Shanghai 2h 5m
- Hong Kong to Ho Chi Minh City 2h 25m
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- Hong Kong to Chiang Mai 2h 30m
- Hong Kong to New York 16h 15m
- Hong Kong to Mexico City 17h 40m
- Hong Kong to Miami 18h
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More flights from Melbourne
- Melbourne to Sydney 1h 25m
- Melbourne to Auckland 3h 45m
- Melbourne to Bali 5h 50m
- Melbourne to Jakarta 6h 50m
- Melbourne to Singapore 7h 50m
- Melbourne to Manila 8h 10m
- Melbourne to Moscow 18h
- Melbourne to Istanbul 18h 15m
- Melbourne to Cancún 18h 20m
- Melbourne to Athens 18h 35m
Why arrival times look strange
Airline schedules always show local times: departure in the departure city’s time and arrival in the arrival city’s time. Fly east and you “lose” hours – a 7-hour flight from New York to London leaving at 19:00 lands at 07:00 the next morning. Fly west and you gain them, which is how you can land in Los Angeles almost at the same clock time you left Tokyo. This calculator handles the time zones and daylight saving time for you.
How the flight time estimate works
In estimate mode the calculator measures the great-circle distance between the two cities – the shortest route over the Earth’s surface – and assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h (515 mph), plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. That gives a good guide for a non-stop flight. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, winds and route: flights heading east with the jet stream are often quicker than the same trip heading west, so always check your booking for the exact time.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Melbourne?
A direct flight from Hong Kong to Melbourne takes about 9 hours and 30 minutes. This is an estimate based on the distance; airline schedules can be shorter or longer depending on the route and winds.
How far is Melbourne from Hong Kong?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Hong Kong and Melbourne is about 7,412 km, or 4,605 miles.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Hong Kong at the moment.