# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Marqua (MQE)

> 3,962 km · estimated flight time 6h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,962 km / 2,462 mi / 2,140 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 294° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 134° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Australia
- **Time difference**: -2.5h (When it's 10:52 in Christchurch, it's 08:22 in Marqua)
- **Elevation difference**: 123 ft (MQE 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

### [Marqua Airport (MQE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mqe-marqua-marqua-airport/1ef266e0-13fd-601e-b33c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Marqua, Australia
- ICAO: YMQA
- Timezone: Australia/Darwin
- Coordinates: -22.810000, 137.250000
- Elevation: 0 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 10:52 in Christchurch, it's 08:22 in Marqua.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Marqua Airport (MQE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mqe-marqua-marqua-airport/1ef266e0-13fd-601e-b33c-06bb2780ed98)
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