LUM
Luxi
China
8,427 km
5,237 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,427 km
5,237 mi / 4,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
144°
southeast

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LUM MEL
Airport Name Mangshi Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LUM MEL
ICAO Code ZPLX YMML
City Luxi Melbourne
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 2,890 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 24.400000, 98.530000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Luxi (LUM) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mangshi Airport (LUM) in Luxi, China to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,427 kilometers (5,237 miles / 4,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 23:20 in Luxi, it's 02:20 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 2,456 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Mangshi Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Luxi (LUM) follows a heading of 317° (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 Mangshi Airport (LUM) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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