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Flights from Melbourne to Urumqi
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Urumqi. The easiest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Shanghai, about 16h 02m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 57m
Melbourne to Urumqi at a glance
Fastest journey15h 57mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Shanghai
Best ways to fly from Melbourne to Urumqi
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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MEL Hong Kong (HKG) URC
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Qantas · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines
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MEL Shanghai (PVG) URC
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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MEL Haikou (HAK) URC
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines
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MEL Guangzhou (CAN) URC
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, Air China, China Eastern Airlines
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MEL Xian (XIY) URC
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
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MEL Xiamen (XMN) URC
Leg 1: Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 10,755 km6,679 miles
- Journey time
- 15h 57mestimate
- Time difference
- -3hUrumqi vs Melbourne
- Currency in Urumqi
- CNY
- Airports
- MEL, AVV → URC
Flights from Melbourne to Urumqi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Urumqi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Haikou. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Urumqi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,755 km.
Where do you change planes between Melbourne and Urumqi?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Shanghai (PVG), Haikou (HAK) and Guangzhou (CAN). Cathay Pacific flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Melbourne and Urumqi?
Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV). Urumqi: Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC).
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Urumqi?
Urumqi is 3 hours behind Melbourne.
