MEL
Melbourne
Australia
9,041 km
5,618 miles
XEN
Xingcheng Air Base
China
Distance
9,041 km
5,618 mi / 4,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
342°
north northwest

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MEL XEN
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Xingcheng Air Base
IATA Code MEL XEN
ICAO Code YMML ZYXC
City Melbourne N/A
Country Australia China
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 434 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 40.580000, 120.700000

Melbourne (MEL) to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) in Xingcheng Air Base, China is 9,041 kilometers (5,618 miles / 4,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 05:03 in Melbourne, it's 02:03 in Xingcheng Air Base. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 161° (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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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