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Flights between Melbourne (MEL) and Shanghai (PVG)

Melbourne International Airport, AustraliaShanghai Pudong International Airport, China

A direct route between Melbourne and Shanghai appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

Air China (CA)China Eastern Airlines (MU)Qantas (QF)
Distance
8,017 km
4,982 miles
Est. flight time
10h 31m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~3h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Australia

Jan
29°
34/24
80mm
Feb
29°
34/24
70mm
Mar
27°
32/22
60mm
Apr
24°
29/19
50mm
May
21°
26/16
70mm
Jun
18°
23/13
80mm
Jul
17°
22/12
90mm
Aug
19°
24/14
90mm
Sep
22°
27/17
70mm
Oct
25°
30/20
75mm
Nov
27°
32/22
80mm
Dec
28°
33/23
90mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in China

Jan
8/-2
3mm
Feb
11/1
8mm
Mar
13°
18/8
10mm
Apr
21°
26/16
20mm
May
26°
31/21
35mm
Jun
30°
35/25
75mm
Jul
31°
36/26
195mm
Aug
30°
35/25
180mm
Sep
26°
31/21
50mm
Oct
20°
25/15
20mm
Nov
12°
17/7
6mm
Dec
10/0
2mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Australia: Normal precautions (UK FCDO)China: Normal precautions (UK FCDO)

Common questions

How far is Melbourne from Shanghai?

Melbourne (MEL) and Shanghai (PVG) are around 8,017 km (4,982 miles) apart — an estimated 10h 31m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the MEL–PVG route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Qantas. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Shanghai?

Time difference ~ 3 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in China?

Across China, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 31°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Australia and China?

The UK FCDO currently rates Australia as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates China as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.