LDS
Yichun
China
9,627 km
5,982 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
9,627 km
5,982 mi / 5,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
168°
south southeast

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LDS MEL
Airport Name Lindu Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LDS MEL
ICAO Code ZYLD YMML
City Yichun Melbourne
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 791 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 47.750000, 129.020000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Yichun (LDS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lindu Airport (LDS) in Yichun, China to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 9,627 kilometers (5,982 miles / 5,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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 12:56 in Yichun, it's 15:56 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 Yichun (LDS) follows a heading of 349° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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