# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Moranbah (MOV)

> 3,278 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,278 km / 2,037 mi / 1,770 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 309° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 142° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Australia
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 19:05 in Christchurch, it's 17:05 in Moranbah)
- **Elevation difference**: 647 ft (MOV is higher 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

### [Moranbah Airport (MOV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mov-moranbah-moranbah-airport/1ef266e0-1408-682e-a2e5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Moranbah, Australia
- ICAO: YMRB
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates: -22.060000, 148.080000
- Elevation: 770 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 19:05 in Christchurch, it's 17:05 in Moranbah.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Moranbah Airport (MOV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mov-moranbah-moranbah-airport/1ef266e0-1408-682e-a2e5-06bb2780ed98)
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