MEL
Melbourne
Australia
8,250 km
5,126 miles
WUH
Wuhan
China
Distance
8,250 km
5,126 mi / 4,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
333°
north northwest

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MEL WUH
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
IATA Code MEL WUH
ICAO Code YMML ZHHH
City Melbourne Wuhan
Country Australia China
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 434 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 30.780000, 114.210000

Melbourne (MEL) to Wuhan (WUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) in Wuhan, China is 8,250 kilometers (5,126 miles / 4,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 21:35 in Melbourne, it's 18:35 in Wuhan. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wuhan (WUH) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 155° (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 Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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