CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,050 km
7,487 miles
MDO
Middleton Island
United States
Distance
12,050 km
7,487 mi / 6,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
21°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC MDO
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Middleton Island Airport
IATA Code CHC MDO
ICAO Code NZCH PAMD
City Christchurch Middleton Island
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Anchorage
Elevation 123 ft 100 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 59.450000, -146.310000

Christchurch (CHC) to Middleton Island (MDO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Middleton Island Airport (MDO) in Middleton Island, United States is 12,050 kilometers (7,487 miles / 6,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 09:21 in Christchurch, it's 13:21 in Middleton Island. 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.

The return flight from Middleton Island (MDO) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 210° (south 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 Middleton Island Airport (MDO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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