CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,360 km
7,059 miles
MMH
Mammoth Lakes
United States
Distance
11,360 km
7,059 mi / 6,134 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC MMH
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Mammoth Yosemite Airport
IATA Code CHC MMH
ICAO Code NZCH KMMH
City Christchurch Mammoth Lakes
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 123 ft 7,135 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 37.620000, -118.840000

Christchurch (CHC) to Mammoth Lakes (MMH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) in Mammoth Lakes, United States is 11,360 kilometers (7,059 miles / 6,134 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 01:09 in Christchurch, it's 04:09 in Mammoth Lakes. With a 21-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 7,012 feet between the two airports. Mammoth Yosemite Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mammoth Lakes (MMH) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 224° (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 Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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