CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
3,260 km
2,025 miles
MWT
Moolawatana Airport
Australia
Distance
3,260 km
2,025 mi / 1,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
287°
west northwest

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CHC MWT
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Moolawatana Airport
IATA Code CHC MWT
ICAO Code NZCH YMWT
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -29.920000, 139.750000

Christchurch (CHC) to Moolawatana Airport (MWT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Moolawatana Airport (MWT) in Moolawatana Airport, Australia is 3,260 kilometers (2,025 miles / 1,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:52 in Christchurch, it's 06:22 in Moolawatana Airport.

The return flight from Moolawatana Airport (MWT) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 127° (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 Moolawatana Airport (MWT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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