CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,192 km
9,440 miles
MQF
Magnitogorsk
Russia
Distance
15,192 km
9,440 mi / 8,203 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC MQF
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Magnitogorsk International Airport
IATA Code CHC MQF
ICAO Code NZCH USCM
City Christchurch Magnitogorsk
Country New Zealand Russia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 123 ft 1,430 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 53.390000, 58.760000

Christchurch (CHC) to Magnitogorsk (MQF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Magnitogorsk International Airport (MQF) in Magnitogorsk, Russia is 15,192 kilometers (9,440 miles / 8,203 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Russia. 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 02:20 in Christchurch, it's 18:20 in Magnitogorsk. With a 8-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 1,307 feet between the two airports. Magnitogorsk International Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Magnitogorsk (MQF) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 105° (east 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 Magnitogorsk International Airport (MQF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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