Melbourne to Hangzhou (MEL–HGH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JD Capital Airlines | 3 | 333 | 10h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MEL: AEDT · HGH: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 3:00 PM in Hangzhou.
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.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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.