JIQ
Chongqing
China
8,357 km
5,193 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,357 km
5,193 mi / 4,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
151°
south southeast

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JIQ MEL
Airport Name Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code JIQ MEL
ICAO Code ZUQJ YMML
City Chongqing Melbourne
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,365 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 29.510000, 108.830000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Chongqing (JIQ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ) in Chongqing, China to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,357 kilometers (5,193 miles / 4,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 19:15 in Chongqing, it's 22:15 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 Chongqing (JIQ) follows a heading of 328° (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 Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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