# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Mangaia Island (MGS)

> 3,628 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,628 km / 2,254 mi / 1,959 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 58° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 222° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → CK
- **Time difference**: -22h (When it's 05:02 in Christchurch, it's 07:02 in Mangaia Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 78 ft (MGS 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

### [Mangaia Island Airport (MGS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mgs-mangaia-island-mangaia-island-airport/1ef266df-6e6b-69ca-b0a3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mangaia Island, CK
- ICAO: NCMG
- Timezone: Pacific/Rarotonga
- Coordinates: -21.900000, -157.910000
- Elevation: 45 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 05:02 in Christchurch, it's 07:02 in Mangaia Island.
With a 22-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)
- [Mangaia Island Airport (MGS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mgs-mangaia-island-mangaia-island-airport/1ef266df-6e6b-69ca-b0a3-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)