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Flight Distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
MELYMML
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne Airport
Great Circle Path
8,037 km4,994 miles • 4,340 NM
Destination Airport
ZSSSSHA
Shanghai (Minhang), China
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Direct Distance
8,037 km
4,994 Statute Miles
4,340 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
9h 57m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
723 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
339° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
9h 57m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
9h 14m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
15h 57m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇦🇺 Australia→🌐 CN
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Melbourne Airport (MEL)
- City / Country: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO Code: YMML
- Coordinates: -37.6707°, 144.8379°
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Elevation: 434 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
- City / Country: Shanghai (Minhang), China
- ICAO Code: ZSSS
- Coordinates: 31.1981°, 121.3343°
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation: 10 ft
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