CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,040 km
8,724 miles
MFD
Mansfield
United States
Distance
14,040 km
8,724 mi / 7,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC MFD
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport
IATA Code CHC MFD
ICAO Code NZCH KMFD
City Christchurch Mansfield
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 123 ft 1,297 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 40.820000, -82.520000

Christchurch (CHC) to Mansfield (MFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (MFD) in Mansfield, United States is 14,040 kilometers (8,724 miles / 7,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 03:04 in Christchurch, it's 09:04 in Mansfield. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,174 feet between the two airports. Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Mansfield (MFD) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 240° (west 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 Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (MFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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