Distance From Shillong Airport to Melbourne International Airport, SHL - MEL Distance

The distance from Shillong Airport (SHL) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 5560 miles or 8948 kilometers or 4829 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 Shillong ( India ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shillong and Melbourne takes around 12 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shillong Airport, Shillong, India to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 12 hours 46 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 • SHL - MEL

Kilometers		8948 km
Statute Miles		5560 miles
Nautical Miles		4829 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 46 minutes

Shillong Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - SHL to MEL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shillong, India and Melbourne, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Shillong, India and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHL - MEL

Time difference between Shillong (India) and Melbourne (Australia) is 5 Hours 30 Minutes.
Melbourne time is 5 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Shillong.

Location	Local Time
Shillong (India)	2025-12-15, 18:37:08 IST
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-12-16, 00:07:08 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

Shillong Airport (SHL / VEBI) Shillong, India

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia