Honolulu (HNL) to Melbourne (MEL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,515
miles
8,875
kilometers
4,792
nautical miles

🕐 11 hours
Flight Time
🧭 SW (223°)
Direction
🌍 +20h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,515 8,824
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,515 8,824
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,515 8,273
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,515 8,273
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,515 11,030
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,515 8,273
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This international flight from United States to Australia requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The HNL to MEL route connects Honolulu, United States with Melbourne, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 5,515 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Australia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SW bearing of 223° from Honolulu. There is a 20 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About HNL

Daniel K Inouye International Airport

Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) serves Honolulu, United States.

🛬 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport to Melbourne International Airport is 5,515 miles (8,875 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from HNL to MEL typically take around 11 hours. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,515 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.