CNI
Changhai
China
8,850 km
5,499 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,850 km
5,499 mi / 4,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CNI MEL
Airport Name Changhai Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code CNI MEL
ICAO Code ZYCH YMML
City Changhai Melbourne
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 80 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 39.270000, 122.670000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Changhai (CNI) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Changhai Airport (CNI) in Changhai, China to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,850 kilometers (5,499 miles / 4,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 07:01 in Changhai, it's 10:01 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 Changhai (CNI) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Changhai Airport (CNI) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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