CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,329 km
8,282 miles
MJQ
Jackson
United States
Distance
13,329 km
8,282 mi / 7,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
56°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC MJQ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Jackson Municipal Airport
IATA Code CHC MJQ
ICAO Code NZCH KMJQ
City Christchurch Jackson
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 1,446 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 43.700000, -95.000000

Christchurch (CHC) to Jackson (MJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Jackson Municipal Airport (MJQ) in Jackson, United States is 13,329 kilometers (8,282 miles / 7,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 08:42 in Christchurch, it's 13:42 in Jackson. 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 1,323 feet between the two airports. Jackson Municipal Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Jackson (MJQ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 237° (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 Jackson Municipal Airport (MJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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