# Distance from Chongqing (JIQ) to Melbourne (MEL)

> 8,357 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,357 km / 5,193 mi / 4,512 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 151° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 328° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → Australia
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +2h (When it's 05:37 in Chongqing, it's 07:37 in Melbourne)
- **Elevation difference**: 931 ft (MEL is lower than JIQ)

## Airports

### [Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jiq-chongqing-qianjiang-wulingshan-airport/1ef266e0-20c1-6dcc-979c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Chongqing, China
- ICAO: ZUQJ
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 29.510000, 108.830000
- Elevation: 1,365 ft

### [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO: YMML
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Coordinates: -37.670000, 144.840000
- Elevation: 434 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 05:37 in Chongqing, it's 07:37 in Melbourne.

## Related

- [Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jiq-chongqing-qianjiang-wulingshan-airport/1ef266e0-20c1-6dcc-979c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)