Melbourne Airport
Melbourne, AustraliaMEL / YMML
International hub · 44 direct destinations · 2 runways · longest runway 11,998 ft
61 °F · ClearSource: METAR observation via the NOAA Aviation Weather Center
Route
Melbourne → Hong Kong
MEL
MelbourneMelbourne Airport
MelbourneMelbourne AirportHKG
Hong KongHong Kong International Airport
Hong KongHong Kong International Airport- Distance
- 4,606 mi
- Estimated flight time
- ~9h 45m
Hong Kong is currently 3 hours behind Melbourne.
Observed nonstop
How often does this route fly?
Frequency
Daily at most
On average around 1 flights a day, observed from October 2025 to September 2026.
- 1
- flights per day
- 1.5
- busiest month · Sep
- 1
- quietest month · Mar
- 8 hr 41 min
- measured flight time
- 7 / 12
- months seen
Through the year
Per day, month by month
- –Jan2026
- –Feb
- 1Mar
- 1Apr
- 1May
- 1Jun
- 1Jul
- 1Aug
- 1.5Sep
- –Oct2025
- –Nov
- –Dec
In October 2025, November 2025, December 2025, January 2026, February 2026 we do not see this direction because of limited reception; the opposite direction is seen.
Airlines
Who flies it
Cathay Pacificspring
Qantassummer
Hong Kong Airlinessummer
Tasman Cargo Airlinesspring
Terra Avianow and then
Through the day
Departure times
Local time in Melbourne. Most departures between 22:00 and 01:00.
- 00:00
- 01:00
- 02:00
- 03:00
- 04:00
- 05:00
- 06:00
- 07:00
- 08:00
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Through the week
By weekday
- 0.6Mon
- 0.4Tue
- 0.4Wed
- 0.4Thu
- 0.4Fri
- 0.5Sat
- 0.4Sun
Fleet
Aircraft observed
- Boeing 777-300ERB77W48%
- Airbus A330-300A33320%
- Airbus A350-900A35917%
- Boeing 767-300B7635%
- Boeing 747-8B7484%
All the numbers in a table
| Month | Per day | Seen | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | We do not see this direction because of limited reception; the opposite direction is seen. | ||
| February 2026 | We do not see this direction because of limited reception; the opposite direction is seen. | ||
| March 2026 | 1 | 6 |
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| April 2026 | 1 | 19 |
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| May 2026 | 1 | 20 |
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| June 2026 | 1 | 21 |
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| July 2026 | 1 | 23 |
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| August 2026 | 1 | 29 |
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| September 2026 | 1.5 | 33 |
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| October 2025 | We do not see this direction because of limited reception; the opposite direction is seen. | ||
| November 2025 | We do not see this direction because of limited reception; the opposite direction is seen. | ||
| December 2025 | We do not see this direction because of limited reception; the opposite direction is seen. | ||
Airlines observed on this route
From observed callsign routes on MEL-HKG - not a booking guarantee.
About this route
- Intercontinental: this route connects two continents.
- The 8th longest observed direct route from MEL, out of 44.
- The opposite direction has also been observed as a direct connection.
- Direct destinations observed from Melbourne: 44.
- Direct destinations observed from Hong Kong: 81.
The airports on this route
Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR ChinaHKG / VHHH
International hub · 81 direct destinations · 3 runways · longest runway 12,467 ft
82 °F · ClearSource: METAR observation via the NOAA Aviation Weather Center
About the route from Melbourne to Hong Kong
The observed direct connection between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) covers approximately 4,606 mi. The estimated flight time is around 9h 45m. Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Qantas, Tasman Cargo Airlines and Terra Avia have been observed on this connection in the available route data.
Frequently asked questions about this route
- How far is Melbourne from Hong Kong by air?
- The great-circle distance between Melbourne Airport and Hong Kong International Airport is approximately 4,606 mi.
- How long is the flight from Melbourne to Hong Kong?
- Based on the distance, the estimated flight time is about 9h 45m. This is an estimate, not a schedule.
- Is there a direct connection from Melbourne to Hong Kong?
- Yes, a direct connection between MEL and HKG has been observed in our route data.
- Which airlines have been observed on this route?
- In the available route data: Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Qantas, Tasman Cargo Airlines and Terra Avia.
- How often is there a flight from Melbourne to Hong Kong?
- On average around 1 flights a day, measured over twelve months (October 2025 to September 2026) in the flight archive, with 151 observed flights. Mainly Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Hong Kong Airlines. That is an observation, not a timetable.
- What is the current time difference between Melbourne and Hong Kong?
- Hong Kong is currently 3 hours behind Melbourne.
Where this data comes from
The route data comes from the flight archive (ADS-B, adsb.lol): which connections actually flew over the last twelve full months and who flew them, combined with our own airport, runway, and airline datasets. It is reference data about observed routes - not a current timetable and no claim about bookability.
The frequency and aircraft on this page come from the flight archive (ADS-B, 12 months, October 2025 to September 2026), summarized per route per month. We do not see every flight, so it is a floor, not a count.
Route data updated on October 11, 2026.