DQA
Daqing Shi
China
9,590 km
5,959 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
9,590 km
5,959 mi / 5,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
164°
south southeast

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DQA MEL
Airport Name Saertu Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code DQA MEL
ICAO Code ZYDQ YMML
City Daqing Shi Melbourne
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 496 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 46.750000, 125.140000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Daqing Shi (DQA) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Saertu Airport (DQA) in Daqing Shi, China to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 9,590 kilometers (5,959 miles / 5,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

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 21:59 in Daqing Shi, it's 00:59 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 Daqing Shi (DQA) follows a heading of 347° (north 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 Saertu Airport (DQA) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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