Distance From Hood Army Air Field to Melbourne International Airport, HLR - MEL Distance

The distance from Hood Army Air Field (HLR) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 8908 miles or 14335 kilometers or 7735 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Fort Hood ( United States ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Hood and Melbourne takes around 20 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hood Army Air Field, Fort Hood, United States to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 20 hours 28 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • HLR - MEL

Kilometers		14335 km
Statute Miles		8908 miles
Nautical Miles		7735 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 28 minutes

Hood Army Air Field to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - HLR to MEL Flight Path

Location of Hood Army Air Field & Melbourne International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Hood to Melbourne nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Fort Hood, United States and Melbourne, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Fort Hood, United States and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HLR - MEL

Time difference between Fort Hood (United States) and Melbourne (Australia) is 18 Hours.
Melbourne time is 18 Hours ahead of Fort Hood.

Location	Local Time
Fort Hood (United States)	2025-12-05, 23:02:57 MST
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-12-06, 17:02:57 AEDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Hood Army Air Field (HLR / KHLR) Fort Hood, United States

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia