CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,167 km
8,803 miles
MGW
Morgantown
United States
Distance
14,167 km
8,803 mi / 7,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC MGW
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field
IATA Code CHC MGW
ICAO Code NZCH KMGW
City Christchurch Morgantown
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 123 ft 1,244 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 39.600000, -79.900000

Christchurch (CHC) to Morgantown (MGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field (MGW) in Morgantown, United States is 14,167 kilometers (8,803 miles / 7,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 01:08 in Christchurch, it's 07:08 in Morgantown. With a 18-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 1,121 feet between the two airports. Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Morgantown (MGW) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 241° (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 Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field (MGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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