LNJ
Lincang
China
8,279 km
5,144 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,279 km
5,144 mi / 4,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
145°
southeast

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LNJ MEL
Airport Name Lincang Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LNJ MEL
ICAO Code ZPLC YMML
City Lincang Melbourne
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 6,127 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 23.740000, 100.030000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Lincang (LNJ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lincang Airport (LNJ) in Lincang, China to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,279 kilometers (5,144 miles / 4,470 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 18:53 in Lincang, it's 21:53 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 5,693 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Lincang Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Lincang (LNJ) follows a heading of 318° (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 Lincang Airport (LNJ) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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