CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,234 km
6,980 miles
MLM
Morelia
Mexico
Distance
11,234 km
6,980 mi / 6,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
73°
east northeast

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CHC MLM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport
IATA Code CHC MLM
ICAO Code NZCH MMMM
City Christchurch Morelia
Country New Zealand Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Mexico_City
Elevation 123 ft 6,033 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 19.850000, -101.030000

Christchurch (CHC) to Morelia (MLM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) in Morelia, Mexico is 11,234 kilometers (6,980 miles / 6,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Mexico. 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 14:18 in Christchurch, it's 19:18 in Morelia. With a 19-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 5,910 feet between the two airports. General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Morelia (MLM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 228° (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 General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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