Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai (PVG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,982
miles
8,017
kilometers
4,329
nautical miles

🕐 9h 59m
Flight Time
🧭 N (339°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,982 7,971
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,982 7,971
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,982 7,473
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,982 7,473
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,982 9,964
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,982 7,473
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 Shanghai, your watch will be 2 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The MEL to PVG route connects Melbourne, Australia with Shanghai, China. This long-haul flight covers 4,982 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 PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) serves Shanghai, China.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 4,982 miles (8,017 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MEL to PVG typically take around 9h 59m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,982 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.