# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Maroochydore (MCY)

> 2,568 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,568 km / 1,595 mi / 1,386 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 311° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 142° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Australia
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 19:20 in Christchurch, it's 17:20 in Maroochydore)
- **Elevation difference**: 108 ft (MCY 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

### [Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mcy-maroochydore-sunshine-coast-airport/1ef266e0-065f-6fd8-81fe-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Maroochydore, Australia
- ICAO: YBMC
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates: -26.600000, 153.090000
- Elevation: 15 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 19:20 in Christchurch, it's 17:20 in Maroochydore.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mcy-maroochydore-sunshine-coast-airport/1ef266e0-065f-6fd8-81fe-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)