CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,385 km
8,317 miles
MRC
Columbia/Mount Pleasant
United States
Distance
13,385 km
8,317 mi / 7,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC MRC
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Maury County Regional Airport
IATA Code CHC MRC
ICAO Code NZCH KMRC
City Christchurch Columbia/Mount Pleasant
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 681 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 35.550000, -87.180000

Christchurch (CHC) to Columbia/Mount Pleasant (MRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Maury County Regional Airport (MRC) in Columbia/Mount Pleasant, United States is 13,385 kilometers (8,317 miles / 7,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 04:57 in Christchurch, it's 09:57 in Columbia/Mount Pleasant. With a 19-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Columbia/Mount Pleasant (MRC) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 236° (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 Maury County Regional Airport (MRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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