JHG
Jinghong
China
8,075 km
5,018 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,075 km
5,018 mi / 4,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
145°
southeast

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JHG MEL
Airport Name Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code JHG MEL
ICAO Code ZPJH YMML
City Jinghong Melbourne
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,815 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 21.970000, 100.760000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Jinghong (JHG) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport (JHG) in Jinghong, China to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,075 kilometers (5,018 miles / 4,360 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 20:44 in Jinghong, it's 23:44 in Melbourne. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,381 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Jinghong (JHG) 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 Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport (JHG) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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