# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Madang (MAG)

> 4,998 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,998 km / 3,106 mi / 2,699 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 321° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 152° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Papua New Guinea
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 16:57 in Christchurch, it's 14:57 in Madang)
- **Elevation difference**: 103 ft (MAG is lower than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Madang Airport (MAG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mag-madang-madang-airport/1ef266de-9ba8-6952-a5c3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Madang, Papua New Guinea
- ICAO: AYMD
- Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Coordinates: -5.210000, 145.790000
- Elevation: 20 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 16:57 in Christchurch, it's 14:57 in Madang.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Madang Airport (MAG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mag-madang-madang-airport/1ef266de-9ba8-6952-a5c3-06bb2780ed98)
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