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

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
XMN Xiamen 12h MF → 3UCAHU Xiamen (XMN) to Hangzhou flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 12h 48m CZQF → 3UAQCA Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Hangzhou flights
HKG Hong Kong 12h 48m AYBACX → CACXGJ Hong Kong (HKG) to Hangzhou flights
SZX Shenzhen 13h 15m ZH → 3UCACZ Shenzhen (SZX) to Hangzhou flights
SIN Singapore 14h 30m 6EA3AI → MFMUSQ Singapore (SIN) to Hangzhou flights
KUL Sepang 15h 3m 8MD7ET → D7FMMF Sepang (KUL) to Hangzhou flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 15h 25m HOMUQF → MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Hangzhou flights
PEK Beijing 15h 30m CANZ → CAGJHU Beijing (PEK) to Hangzhou flights
NRT Narita 15h 34m AYFJJL → CANH Narita (NRT) to Hangzhou flights
HAK Haikou (Meilan) 17h 15m HU → 3UCZEU Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Hangzhou flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Melbourne to Hangzhou
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,950 mi 10h 22m nonstop -2h behind

MEL–HGH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jet Aviation Flight Services leads the route. The flight covers 4,950 miles in approximately 10h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Hangzhou (HGH) Hangzhou to Melbourne flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEL–HGH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services Also: HU 3 332 9h54 – – HU
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – HU, JD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JD (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEL to HGH direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEL to HGH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
XMN ~12h 0m CAN ~12h 48m HKG ~12h 48m SZX ~13h 15m BWN ~13h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,333
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Hangzhou is 2 hours behind Melbourne.
MEL: AEST · HGH: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 4:00 PM in Hangzhou.
Distance & Flight Time
4,950 mi / 7,966 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 22m gate to gate.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MEL–HGH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Melbourne to Hangzhou route.
Route details
Distance4,950 mi / 7,966 km
Flight time10h 22m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEL
Full nameMelbourne Airport
IATA / ICAOMEL / YMML
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m
Destination: HGH
Full nameHangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
IATA / ICAOHGH / ZSHC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr48.0M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEL to HGH flights.
Nonstop flights from Melbourne Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport take about 10h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 4,950 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MEL to HGH: Jet Aviation Flight Services.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Xiamen Gaoqi, Guangzhou Baiyun and Hong Kong.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to HGH and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Hangzhou is 2 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 Jet Aviation Flight Services. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MEL to HGH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEL to HGH is about 10 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,950 miles (7,966 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xiamen Gaoqi, Guangzhou Baiyun and Hong Kong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.