# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Merluna Airport (MLV)

> 4,437 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,437 km / 2,757 mi / 2,396 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 310° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 146° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Australia
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 06:01 in Christchurch, it's 04:01 in Merluna Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 123 ft (MLV 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

### [Merluna Airport (MLV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mlv-merluna-airport/1ef266e0-1282-6edc-abb4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Merluna Airport, Australia
- ICAO: YMEU
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates: -13.050000, 142.480000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:01 in Christchurch, it's 04:01 in Merluna Airport.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Merluna Airport (MLV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mlv-merluna-airport/1ef266e0-1282-6edc-abb4-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)