CTU
Chengdu
China
8,738 km
5,430 miles
MBW
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,738 km
5,430 mi / 4,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
148°
south southeast

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CTU MBW
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Melbourne Moorabbin Airport
IATA Code CTU MBW
ICAO Code ZUUU YMMB
City Chengdu Melbourne
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,625 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -37.980000, 145.100000

Chengdu (CTU) to Melbourne (MBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,738 kilometers (5,430 miles / 4,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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 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 21:49 in Chengdu, it's 00:49 in Melbourne. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,575 feet between the two airports. Melbourne Moorabbin Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MBW) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 325° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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