MEL
Melbourne
Australia
9,668 km
6,007 miles
NDG
Qiqihar
China
Distance
9,668 km
6,007 mi / 5,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
346°
north northwest

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MEL NDG
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport
IATA Code MEL NDG
ICAO Code YMML ZYQQ
City Melbourne Qiqihar
Country Australia China
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 434 ft 477 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 47.240000, 123.920000

Melbourne (MEL) to Qiqihar (NDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport (NDG) in Qiqihar, China is 9,668 kilometers (6,007 miles / 5,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Australia with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:57 in Melbourne, it's 23:57 in Qiqihar. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Qiqihar (NDG) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 164° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport (NDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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