CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,994 km
3,103 miles
MQZ
Margaret River Airport
Australia
Distance
4,994 km
3,103 mi / 2,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
262°
west

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CHC MQZ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Margaret River Airport
IATA Code CHC MQZ
ICAO Code NZCH YMGT
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Perth
Elevation 123 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -33.930000, 115.100000

Christchurch (CHC) to Margaret River Airport (MQZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Margaret River Airport (MQZ) in Margaret River Airport, Australia is 4,994 kilometers (3,103 miles / 2,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 23:19 in Christchurch, it's 18:19 in Margaret River Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Margaret River Airport (MQZ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 120° (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 Margaret River Airport (MQZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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