Australia to China · 5,080 miles (8,175 km)

Melbourne (MEL) to Nanjing (NKG) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Nanjing (NKG): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 5,080 miles (8,175 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 18 ways to fly it with one stop, through Taipei, Xiamen and Shanghai and more.

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Airlines flying nonstop from MEL to NKG

China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book MEL to NKG with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines

MEL to NKG with one stop

18 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

Via Taipei (TPE)China Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
+2
Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines the whole way
Via Shenzhen (SZX)Shenzhen Airlines the whole way
DZ
+3
Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way
AQ
+3
Via Sydney (SYD)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more, then China Eastern Airlines
Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole way
QW
Via Qingdao (TAO)Beijing Capital Airlines, then Shandong Airlines
Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)Jetstar, Vietnam Airlines and 1 more, then China Eastern Airlines
Via Hanoi (HAN)Vietnam Airlines, then Xiamen Airlines
Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air the whole way
Via Jakarta (CGK)Garuda Indonesia and Qantas, then Xiamen Airlines
Via Singapore (SIN)Scoot the whole way
+2
Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines and 2 more, then China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines and 1 more
+1

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MEL to NKG: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from MEL to NKG?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Nanjing (NKG).

How far is Melbourne from Nanjing by plane?

Melbourne (MEL) and Nanjing (NKG) are 5,080 miles (8,175 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MEL to NKG award flights?

8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does MEL to NKG cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MEL to NKG with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Melbourne and Nanjing?

The most direct connections are through Taipei (TPE), Xiamen (XMN), Shanghai (PVG), Hong Kong (HKG) and Shenzhen (SZX). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Xiamen Airlines through Xiamen.

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Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.