CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,451 km
3,387 miles
MQA
Mandora
Australia
Distance
5,451 km
3,387 mi / 2,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC MQA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Mandora Airport
IATA Code CHC MQA
ICAO Code NZCH YMDI
City Christchurch Mandora
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Perth
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -19.740000, 120.840000

Christchurch (CHC) to Mandora (MQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Mandora Airport (MQA) in Mandora, Australia is 5,451 kilometers (3,387 miles / 2,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 12:38 in Christchurch, it's 07:38 in Mandora. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Mandora (MQA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 131° (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 Mandora Airport (MQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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