DNH
Dunhuang
China
10,043 km
6,240 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
10,043 km
6,240 mi / 5,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
143°
southeast

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DNH MEL
Airport Name Dunhuang Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code DNH MEL
ICAO Code ZLDH YMML
City Dunhuang Melbourne
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 0 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 40.160000, 94.810000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Dunhuang (DNH) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dunhuang Airport (DNH) in Dunhuang, China to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 10,043 kilometers (6,240 miles / 5,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 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 00:22 in Dunhuang, it's 03:22 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 Dunhuang (DNH) follows a heading of 324° (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 Dunhuang Airport (DNH) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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