MEL
Melbourne
Australia
8,283 km
5,147 miles
SHS
Shashi
China
Distance
8,283 km
5,147 mi / 4,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
331°
north northwest

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MEL SHS
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Shashi Airport
IATA Code MEL SHS
ICAO Code YMML ZHSS
City Melbourne Shashi
Country Australia China
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 434 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 30.320000, 112.280000

Melbourne (MEL) to Shashi (SHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Shashi Airport (SHS) in Shashi, China is 8,283 kilometers (5,147 miles / 4,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 04:49 in Melbourne, it's 01:49 in Shashi. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shashi (SHS) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 154° (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 Shashi Airport (SHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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