MEL
Melbourne
Australia
9,113 km
5,662 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
9,113 km
5,662 mi / 4,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
339°
north northwest

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MEL PEK
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code MEL PEK
ICAO Code YMML ZBAA
City Melbourne Beijing
Country Australia China
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 434 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 40.080000, 116.580000

Melbourne (MEL) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 9,113 kilometers (5,662 miles / 4,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 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 19:28 in Melbourne, it's 16:28 in Beijing. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 158° (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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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