CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
3,278 km
2,037 miles
MOV
Moranbah
Australia
Distance
3,278 km
2,037 mi / 1,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC MOV
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Moranbah Airport
IATA Code CHC MOV
ICAO Code NZCH YMRB
City Christchurch Moranbah
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 123 ft 770 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -22.060000, 148.080000

Christchurch (CHC) to Moranbah (MOV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Moranbah Airport (MOV) in Moranbah, Australia is 3,278 kilometers (2,037 miles / 1,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:27 in Christchurch, it's 04:27 in Moranbah. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Moranbah (MOV) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 142° (southeast). 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 Moranbah Airport (MOV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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