MEL
Melbourne
Australia
8,155 km
5,067 miles
WHU
Wuhu
China
Distance
8,155 km
5,067 mi / 4,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
337°
north northwest

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MEL WHU
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Wuhu Air Base
IATA Code MEL WHU
ICAO Code YMML ZSWU
City Melbourne Wuhu
Country Australia China
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 434 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 31.390000, 118.410000

Melbourne (MEL) to Wuhu (WHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Wuhu Air Base (WHU) in Wuhu, China is 8,155 kilometers (5,067 miles / 4,403 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 05:14 in Melbourne, it's 02:14 in Wuhu. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wuhu (WHU) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 158° (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 Wuhu Air Base (WHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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