MEL
Melbourne
Australia
7,459 km
4,635 miles
XMN
Xiamen
China
Distance
7,459 km
4,635 mi / 4,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
334°
north northwest

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MEL XMN
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
IATA Code MEL XMN
ICAO Code YMML ZSAM
City Melbourne Xiamen
Country Australia China
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 434 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 24.540000, 118.130000

Melbourne (MEL) to Xiamen (XMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) in Xiamen, China is 7,459 kilometers (4,635 miles / 4,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 12:05 in Melbourne, it's 09:05 in Xiamen. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Xiamen (XMN) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 157° (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 Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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