Melbourne to Hangzhou (MEL–HGH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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JD386
JD Capital
333
8:00 AM
AEDT TT2
3:45 PM
CST
10h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JD385
JD Capital
332
4:39 PM
CST TT4
5:46 AM+1
AEDT
10h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Melbourne to Hangzhou
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 4,950 mi 10h 45m nonstop -3h behind 24 1-stop hubs

MEL–HGH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Capital Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,950 miles in approximately 10h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEL–HGH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JD Capital Airlines 3 333 10h45
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – JD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JD (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEL to HGH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEL to HGH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,368
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Hangzhou is 3 hours behind Melbourne.
MEL: AEDT · HGH: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 3:00 PM in Hangzhou.
Distance & Flight Time
4,950 mi / 7,966 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 45m.
Getting to MEL

No train connection exists; the Melbourne Airport Rail Link was under development as of 2026 but not yet open. The SkyBus operates 24/7 between Southern Cross Station (Spencer St) and MEL in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24 one-way). Stops at select CBD hotels on some services.Ride-shares (Uber) from the CBD cost AUD $35–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Taxis run AUD $55–75 (higher at nights and weekends). Parking from AUD $20/day in economy lots. The Tullamarine Freeway is the only practical road route; check traffic before departing.

Getting from HGH

Metro Line 7 connects the airport to the city. Transfer to Line 1 or Line 2 for most central destinations including the West Lake area; total journey 60–80 minutes (¥7–10). Operating hours: 6am to 11pm.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥70–110 (metered). DiDi ride-hailing is cheaper and convenient. Airport shuttle coaches (¥20–30) run fixed routes to major hotels. Car rental is available at the terminal. Hangzhou is a 45-minute high-speed train from Shanghai Hongqiao if connecting overland.

Hangzhou Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and extremely humid (30–38°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall June through September. Thunderstorms and the Meiyu (plum rain) season in June cause regular delays. Typhoons from the South China Sea occasionally affect the region in August–September.

Winters are cold but rarely severe (0–8°C) with occasional frost and light snow. Spring (April–May) is rainy and foggy, which can reduce runway visibility. October and November are the most pleasant and reliable for travel.

MEL–HGH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Melbourne to Hangzhou route.
Route details
Distance4,950 mi / 7,966 km
Flight time10h 45m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: MEL
IATA / ICAOMEL / YMML
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m
Destination: HGH
IATA / ICAOHGH / ZSHC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr48.0M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEL to HGH flights.
Nonstop flights from Melbourne Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport take approximately 10h 45m. The route covers 4,950 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Capital Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from MEL to HGH. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PVG, TPE, ICN, SYD, SZX, TFU, PEK, SGN, HNL, HAK, XMN, KUL, CAN, AKL, NRT, DOH, HKG, BKK, TAO, SIN, HAN, HKT, CGK and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Hangzhou is 3 hours behind Melbourne.
Yes, return flights from HGH to MEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MEL to HGH

Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) are connected by nonstop service from Capital Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MEL to HGH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEL to HGH ranges from 10 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,950 miles (7,966 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via PVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.