CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,807 km
7,958 miles
MLS
Miles City
United States
Distance
12,807 km
7,958 mi / 6,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC MLS
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Frank Wiley Field
IATA Code CHC MLS
ICAO Code NZCH KMLS
City Christchurch Miles City
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 123 ft 2,634 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 46.430000, -105.890000

Christchurch (CHC) to Miles City (MLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Frank Wiley Field (MLS) in Miles City, United States is 12,807 kilometers (7,958 miles / 6,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 06:08 in Christchurch, it's 10:08 in Miles City. With a 20-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 2,511 feet between the two airports. Frank Wiley Field sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Miles City (MLS) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 232° (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 Frank Wiley Field (MLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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