MEL
Melbourne
Australia
8,175 km
5,080 miles
NKG
Nanjing
China
Distance
8,175 km
5,080 mi / 4,414 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
337°
north northwest

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MEL NKG
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Nanjing Lukou Airport
IATA Code MEL NKG
ICAO Code YMML ZSNJ
City Melbourne Nanjing
Country Australia China
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 434 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 31.740000, 118.860000

Melbourne (MEL) to Nanjing (NKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China is 8,175 kilometers (5,080 miles / 4,414 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 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 03:45 in Melbourne, it's 00:45 in Nanjing. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nanjing (NKG) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 159° (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 Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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