Melbourne to Nanjing (MEL–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MEL–NKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,080 miles in approximately 11h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 3 | 332 | 11h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MEL: AEST · NKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 4:00 PM in Nanjing.
No train connection exists; the Melbourne Airport Rail Link was under development as of 2026 but not yet open. The SkyBus operates 24/7 between Southern Cross Station (Spencer St) and MEL in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24 one-way). Stops at select CBD hotels on some services.Ride-shares (Uber) from the CBD cost AUD $35–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Taxis run AUD $55–75 (higher at nights and weekends). Parking from AUD $20/day in economy lots. The Tullamarine Freeway is the only practical road route; check traffic before departing.
The S9 metro line connects Lukou directly to Nanjing South Railway Station in 30 minutes (¥29). Trains depart every 20–30 minutes, making it the straightforward connection for onward high-speed rail.
Taxis to the city center cost ¥80–120 and take 40–60 minutes. Metered cabs are widely available at the designated rank outside arrivals. Airport buses serve major hotels and railway stations for ¥20–25.
Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and humid, regularly reaching 35–38°C with frequent thunderstorms that can cause delays. Winters (December–February) are cold (−3–7°C) with occasional freezing rain and light snow. Ice events are the main disruption risk.
Spring and autumn (March–May, September–November) are the most comfortable periods with mild temperatures of 15–25°C. Typhoon remnants occasionally bring heavy rain in late summer and early autumn.
MEL–NKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MEL to NKG
Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MEL to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEL to NKG is about 11 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,080 miles (8,175 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xiamen Gaoqi, Hong Kong and Sydney Kingsford Smith. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.