Airport Comparison
| CHC | MUO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Christchurch International Airport | Mountain Home Afb Airport |
| IATA Code | CHC | MUO |
| ICAO Code | NZCH | KMUO |
| City | Christchurch | Mountain Home |
| Country | New Zealand | United States |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 123 ft | 2,996 ft |
| Coordinates | -43.490000, 172.530000 | 43.040000, -115.870000 |
Christchurch (CHC) to Mountain Home (MUO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Mountain Home Afb Airport (MUO) in Mountain Home, United States is 11,964 kilometers (7,434 miles / 6,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.
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 00:16 in Christchurch, it's 04:16 in Mountain Home. With a 20-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 2,873 feet between the two airports. Mountain Home Afb Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.
The return flight from Mountain Home (MUO) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 226° (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 Mountain Home Afb Airport (MUO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.