CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
7,772 km
4,829 miles
MUS
Minami Torishima Airport
Japan
Distance
7,772 km
4,829 mi / 4,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC MUS
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Minami Torishima Airport
IATA Code CHC MUS
ICAO Code NZCH RJAM
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Japan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 123 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 24.290000, 153.980000

Christchurch (CHC) to Minami Torishima Airport (MUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Minami Torishima Airport (MUS) in Minami Torishima Airport, Japan is 7,772 kilometers (4,829 miles / 4,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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

The return flight from Minami Torishima Airport (MUS) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 166° (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 Minami Torishima Airport (MUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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