MEL
Melbourne
Australia
8,074 km
5,017 miles
SZV
Suzhou
China
Distance
8,074 km
5,017 mi / 4,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
338°
north northwest

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MEL SZV
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Guangfu Airport
IATA Code MEL SZV
ICAO Code YMML ZSSZ
City Melbourne Suzhou
Country Australia China
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 434 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 31.260000, 120.400000

Melbourne (MEL) to Suzhou (SZV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Guangfu Airport (SZV) in Suzhou, China is 8,074 kilometers (5,017 miles / 4,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 11:12 in Melbourne, it's 08:12 in Suzhou. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Suzhou (SZV) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 160° (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 Guangfu Airport (SZV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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