CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,990 km
8,693 miles
MQT
Marquette
United States
Distance
13,990 km
8,693 mi / 7,554 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC MQT
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Marquette/Sawyer Regional Airport
IATA Code CHC MQT
ICAO Code NZCH KSAW
City Christchurch Marquette
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 123 ft 1,205 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 46.300000, -87.400000

Christchurch (CHC) to Marquette (MQT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Marquette/Sawyer Regional Airport (MQT) in Marquette, United States is 13,990 kilometers (8,693 miles / 7,554 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 03:51 in Christchurch, it's 09:51 in Marquette. With a 18-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 1,082 feet between the two airports. Marquette/Sawyer Regional Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Marquette (MQT) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 242° (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 Marquette/Sawyer Regional Airport (MQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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