Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Melbourne to Dalian by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Melbourne and Dalian is 20 days 12h. Ships depart from Melbourne (AUMEL) and arrive at Nansha (CNNSA) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Melbourne and Dalian?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Melbourne (AUMEL) and arrive into Nansha (CNNSA) around 20 days 12h later. These services are operated by TS Lines, ZIM and Yang Ming.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Melbourne to Dalian by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Melbourne to Dalian takes around 1 day 17h. Flights depart from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and arrive at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Melbourne and Dalian?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Xiamen Air, China Southern Airlines, Japan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 17h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Melbourne and Dalian?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Melbourne and Dalian. Cargo flights depart from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 2 days 14h. Cathay Pacific operates Boeing 747-8F Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Melbourne to Dalian by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Melbourne and Dalian by cargo ship is 6,875 Nautical Miles (12,732 Kilometres / 7,911 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Melbourne (AUMEL) and Dalian (CNDLC).

Question 7

What is the distance between Melbourne to Dalian by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Melbourne and Dalian by air is around 9,042 Kilometres (5,618 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC).

Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Xiamen Air	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-8
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9
Cathay PacificF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+2 others
Xiamen Air	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
China Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Thai Airways	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Malaysia Airlines	Every 2-4 weeks	Airbus A330-300
Batik Air Malaysia	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 737-800
Air New Zealand	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A320neo+1 others
SriLankan Airlines	Every 2-4 weeks	Airbus A330-300
Etihad Airways	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Emirates	Once a week	Airbus A380

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Cathay PacificF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter
QantasF	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
TS Lines	Every 1-2 weeks	TS TAICHUNG+1 others
ZIM	Every 2-4 weeks	H Cygnus+2 others
Yang Ming	Every 1-2 weeks	YM ETERNITY
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
TS Lines	Every 1-2 weeks	TS TAICHUNG+13 others
COSCO	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO FELIXSTOWE+4 others
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Melbourne to Dalian By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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Melbourne to Dalian by Air freight

Quickest air route

Melbourne International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport

Most frequent

Melbourne International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Cargo flights

Melbourne International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Melbourne to Dalian by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Melbourne to Nansha

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Melbourne to Dalian

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Melbourne to Qingdao

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Shipping from Melbourne

Shipping to Dalian

Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC BELMONTE III+1 others
Asean Seas Line Co.	Every 1-2 weeks	ASL BAUHINIA+1 others
TS Lines	1-2 times a week	TS NINGBO+1 others
Yang Ming	Every 1-2 weeks	YM ETERNITY
Sea Lead Shipping	Every 1-2 weeks	MOANA
PIL Shipping	Every 1-2 weeks	Kota Lima+1 others
ONE	Every 1-2 weeks	ARIES+1 others
Maersk	Every 1-2 weeks	GSL MYNY+4 others

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