MEL
Melbourne
Australia
10,750 km
6,680 miles
URC
Urumqi
China
Distance
10,750 km
6,680 mi / 5,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEL URC
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
IATA Code MEL URC
ICAO Code YMML ZWWW
City Melbourne Urumqi
Country Australia China
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 434 ft 2,125 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 43.910000, 87.470000

Melbourne (MEL) to Urumqi (URC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China is 10,750 kilometers (6,680 miles / 5,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 17:11 in Melbourne, it's 14:11 in Urumqi. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,691 feet between the two airports. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Urumqi (URC) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 138° (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 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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