Melbourne (MEL) to Beijing (PEK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,663
miles
9,113
kilometers
4,921
nautical miles

🕐 11h 17m
Flight Time
🧭 N (339°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,663 9,061
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,663 9,061
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,663 8,495
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,663 8,495
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,663 11,326
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,663 8,495
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in Beijing, your watch will be 2 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The MEL to PEK route connects Melbourne, Australia with Beijing, China. This long-haul flight covers 5,663 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Australia to China. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 339° from Melbourne. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

🛬 About PEK

Beijing Capital International Airport

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) serves Beijing, China.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 5,663 miles (9,113 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MEL to PEK typically take around 11h 17m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,663 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.