CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
9,868 km
6,132 miles
MSJ
Misawa
Japan
Distance
9,868 km
6,132 mi / 5,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC MSJ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Misawa Air Base
IATA Code CHC MSJ
ICAO Code NZCH RJSM
City Christchurch Misawa
Country New Zealand Japan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 123 ft 119 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 40.700000, 141.370000

Christchurch (CHC) to Misawa (MSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan is 9,868 kilometers (6,132 miles / 5,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Japan. 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 05:46 in Christchurch, it's 01:46 in Misawa. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Misawa (MSJ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 158° (south 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 Misawa Air Base (MSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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