DSN
Ordos
China
9,293 km
5,775 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
9,293 km
5,775 mi / 5,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
153°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

DSN MEL
Airport Name Ordos Ejin Horo Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code DSN MEL
ICAO Code ZBDS YMML
City Ordos Melbourne
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 4,557 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 39.490000, 109.860000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Ordos (DSN) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ordos Ejin Horo Airport (DSN) in Ordos, China to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 9,293 kilometers (5,775 miles / 5,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 22:34 in Ordos, it's 01:34 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 4,123 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Ordos Ejin Horo Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Ordos (DSN) follows a heading of 334° (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 Ordos Ejin Horo Airport (DSN) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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