# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Mehamn (MEH)

> 16,400 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,400 km / 10,191 mi / 8,856 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 340° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 51° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Norway
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 12:59 in Christchurch, it's 02:59 in Mehamn)
- **Elevation difference**: 84 ft (MEH 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

### [Mehamn Airport (MEH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/meh-mehamn-mehamn-airport/1ef266de-c93b-6536-a07c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mehamn, Norway
- ICAO: ENMH
- Timezone: Europe/Oslo
- Coordinates: 71.030000, 27.830000
- Elevation: 39 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 12:59 in Christchurch, it's 02:59 in Mehamn.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Mehamn Airport (MEH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/meh-mehamn-mehamn-airport/1ef266de-c93b-6536-a07c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)