DLU
Xiaguan
China
8,436 km
5,242 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,436 km
5,242 mi / 4,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
145°
southeast

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DLU MEL
Airport Name Dali Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code DLU MEL
ICAO Code ZPDL YMML
City Xiaguan Melbourne
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 0 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 25.650000, 100.320000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Xiaguan (DLU) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dali Airport (DLU) in Xiaguan, China to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,436 kilometers (5,242 miles / 4,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 01:13 in Xiaguan, it's 04:13 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 Xiaguan (DLU) follows a heading of 319° (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 Dali Airport (DLU) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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