MEL
Melbourne
Australia
7,243 km
4,500 miles
SYX
Sanya
China
Distance
7,243 km
4,500 mi / 3,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
323°
northwest

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MEL SYX
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Sanya Phoenix International Airport
IATA Code MEL SYX
ICAO Code YMML ZJSY
City Melbourne Sanya
Country Australia China
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 434 ft 92 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 18.300000, 109.410000

Melbourne (MEL) to Sanya (SYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) in Sanya, China is 7,243 kilometers (4,500 miles / 3,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 01:54 in Melbourne, it's 22:54 in Sanya. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sanya (SYX) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 150° (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 Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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