CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,710 km
8,519 miles
MFI
Marshfield
United States
Distance
13,710 km
8,519 mi / 7,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC MFI
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Marshfield Municipal Airport
IATA Code CHC MFI
ICAO Code NZCH KMFI
City Christchurch Marshfield
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 1,278 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 44.640000, -90.190000

Christchurch (CHC) to Marshfield (MFI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Marshfield Municipal Airport (MFI) in Marshfield, United States is 13,710 kilometers (8,519 miles / 7,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 02:05 in Christchurch, it's 07:05 in Marshfield. With a 19-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,155 feet between the two airports. Marshfield Municipal Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Marshfield (MFI) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 239° (west 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 Marshfield Municipal Airport (MFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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