MEL to PVG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is 8,017 km (4,981 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 10h 30m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (PVG to MEL).
How far is it from Melbourne to Shanghai (Pudong)?
The great-circle distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is 8,017 km (4,981 mi, 4,329 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from MEL to PVG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 10h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PVG is roughly north of MEL.
How is the MEL to PVG route written in code?
The pair is written MEL-PVG in IATA codes and YMML-ZSPD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Melbourne Airport is MEL (YMML), Shanghai Pudong International Airport is PVG (ZSPD).
| MEL | PVG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Melbourne Airport | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
| ICAO code | YMML | ZSPD |
| Country | Australia | China |
| Elevation | 434 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #120 | #11 |
YMML starts with Y, the ICAO prefix for Australia; ZSPD starts with Z, the prefix for China and Mongolia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PVG sits 421 ft (128 m) lower than MEL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MEL to PVG
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Air China | CCA | Air China | Active |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | Active |
| QF | Qantas | QFA | Qantas | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: NZ.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Melbourne from Shanghai (Pudong)?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are 8,017 km (4,981 mi, 4,329 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MEL to PVG?
A typical nonstop flight between MEL and PVG takes about 10h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PVG from MEL?
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) lies roughly north of Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Which airlines fly MEL to PVG?
3 airlines appear on the MEL-PVG route in the open dataset, including Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Qantas.
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