CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,606 km
3,484 miles
MJK
Monkey Mia
Australia
Distance
5,606 km
3,484 mi / 3,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

CHC MJK
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Shark Bay Airport
IATA Code CHC MJK
ICAO Code NZCH YSHK
City Christchurch Monkey Mia
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Perth
Elevation 123 ft 111 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -25.890000, 113.580000

Christchurch (CHC) to Monkey Mia (MJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Shark Bay Airport (MJK) in Monkey Mia, Australia is 5,606 kilometers (3,484 miles / 3,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:55 in Christchurch, it's 13:55 in Monkey Mia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Monkey Mia (MJK) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). 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 Shark Bay Airport (MJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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