AKU
Aksu
China
10,950 km
6,804 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
10,950 km
6,804 mi / 5,912 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
134°
southeast

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AKU MEL
Airport Name Aksu Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code AKU MEL
ICAO Code ZWAK YMML
City Aksu Melbourne
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 0 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 41.260000, 80.290000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Aksu (AKU) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aksu Airport (AKU) in Aksu, China to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 10,950 kilometers (6,804 miles / 5,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:10 in Aksu, it's 13:10 in Melbourne. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Aksu (AKU) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aksu Airport (AKU) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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