Distance From Nanchong Gaoping Airport to Melbourne International Airport, NAO - MEL Distance

The distance from Nanchong Gaoping Airport (NAO) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 5349 miles or 8609 kilometers or 4645 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Nanchong (Gaoping) ( China ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nanchong (Gaoping) and Melbourne takes around 12 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nanchong Gaoping Airport, Nanchong (Gaoping), China to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 12 hours 17 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • NAO - MEL

Kilometers		8609 km
Statute Miles		5349 miles
Nautical Miles		4645 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 17 minutes

Nanchong Gaoping Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - NAO to MEL Flight Path

Location of Nanchong Gaoping Airport & Melbourne International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Nanchong (Gaoping) to Melbourne nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Nanchong (Gaoping), China and Melbourne, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Nanchong (Gaoping), China and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NAO - MEL

Time difference between Nanchong (Gaoping) (China) and Melbourne (Australia) is 3 Hours.
Melbourne time is 3 Hours ahead of Nanchong (Gaoping).

Location	Local Time
Nanchong (Gaoping) (China)	2026-10-29, 02:36:55 CST
Melbourne (Australia)	2026-10-29, 05:36:55 AEDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Nanchong Gaoping Airport (NAO / ZUNC) Nanchong (Gaoping), China

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia