CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,456 km
8,361 miles
MSH
Masirah
Oman
Distance
13,456 km
8,361 mi / 7,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
270°
west

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CHC MSH
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Masirah Air Base
IATA Code CHC MSH
ICAO Code NZCH OOMA
City Christchurch Masirah
Country New Zealand Oman
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Muscat
Elevation 123 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 20.680000, 58.890000

Christchurch (CHC) to Masirah (MSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Masirah Air Base (MSH) in Masirah, Oman is 13,456 kilometers (8,361 miles / 7,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Oman. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:59 in Christchurch, it's 18:59 in Masirah. With a 9-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 Masirah (MSH) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 129° (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 Masirah Air Base (MSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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