CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
2,379 km
1,478 miles
MBW
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
2,379 km
1,478 mi / 1,285 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

CHC MBW
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Melbourne Moorabbin Airport
IATA Code CHC MBW
ICAO Code NZCH YMMB
City Christchurch Melbourne
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 123 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -37.980000, 145.100000

Christchurch (CHC) to Melbourne (MBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Melbourne, Australia is 2,379 kilometers (1,478 miles / 1,285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:15 in Christchurch, it's 00:15 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MBW) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). 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 Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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