DIG
Shangri-La
China
8,667 km
5,385 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,667 km
5,385 mi / 4,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
145°
southeast

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DIG MEL
Airport Name Diqing Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code DIG MEL
ICAO Code ZPDQ YMML
City Shangri-La Melbourne
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 0 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 27.790000, 99.680000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Shangri-La (DIG) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,667 kilometers (5,385 miles / 4,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 21:54 in Shangri-La, it's 00:54 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 Shangri-La (DIG) follows a heading of 320° (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 Diqing Airport (DIG) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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