CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,232 km
6,979 miles
MAE
Madera
United States
Distance
11,232 km
6,979 mi / 6,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
49°
northeast

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CHC MAE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Madera Municipal Airport
IATA Code CHC MAE
ICAO Code NZCH KMAE
City Christchurch Madera
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 123 ft 255 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 36.990000, -120.110000

Christchurch (CHC) to Madera (MAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Madera Municipal Airport (MAE) in Madera, United States is 11,232 kilometers (6,979 miles / 6,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:37 in Christchurch, it's 08:37 in Madera. With a 21-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Madera (MAE) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 223° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Madera Municipal Airport (MAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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