CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
8,495 km
5,278 miles
MEP
Mersing
Malaysia
Distance
8,495 km
5,278 mi / 4,587 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC MEP
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Mersing Airport
IATA Code CHC MEP
ICAO Code NZCH WMAU
City Christchurch Mersing
Country New Zealand Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 123 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 2.380000, 103.870000

Christchurch (CHC) to Mersing (MEP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Mersing Airport (MEP) in Mersing, Malaysia is 8,495 kilometers (5,278 miles / 4,587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:38 in Christchurch, it's 19:38 in Mersing. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Mersing (MEP) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 136° (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 Mersing Airport (MEP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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