MEL
Melbourne
Australia
7,890 km
4,903 miles
NGB
Ningbo
China
Distance
7,890 km
4,903 mi / 4,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
339°
north northwest

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MEL NGB
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Ningbo Lishe International Airport
IATA Code MEL NGB
ICAO Code YMML ZSNB
City Melbourne Ningbo
Country Australia China
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 434 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 29.830000, 121.460000

Melbourne (MEL) to Ningbo (NGB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) in Ningbo, China is 7,890 kilometers (4,903 miles / 4,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Australia with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:06 in Melbourne, it's 05:06 in Ningbo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ningbo (NGB) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 161° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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