CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
17,412 km
10,820 miles
MHQ
Mariehamn Airport
Finland
Distance
17,412 km
10,820 mi / 9,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
325°
northwest

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CHC MHQ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Mariehamn Airport
IATA Code CHC MHQ
ICAO Code NZCH EFMA
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Finland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Mariehamn
Elevation 123 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 60.120000, 19.900000

Christchurch (CHC) to Mariehamn Airport (MHQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Mariehamn Airport (MHQ) in Mariehamn Airport, Finland is 17,412 kilometers (10,820 miles / 9,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Finland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:53 in Christchurch, it's 06:53 in Mariehamn Airport. With a 11-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 Mariehamn Airport (MHQ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). 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 Mariehamn Airport (MHQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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