MEL
Melbourne
Australia
7,450 km
4,629 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
7,450 km
4,629 mi / 4,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
329°
north northwest

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MEL SZX
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code MEL SZX
ICAO Code YMML ZGSZ
City Melbourne Shenzhen
Country Australia China
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 434 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 22.640000, 113.810000

Melbourne (MEL) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 7,450 kilometers (4,629 miles / 4,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 17:02 in Melbourne, it's 14:02 in Shenzhen. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) 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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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