# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD)

> 4,916 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,916 km / 3,055 mi / 2,654 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 293° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 136° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Australia
- **Time difference**: -2.5h (When it's 23:17 in Christchurch, it's 20:47 in Mount Sanford Station Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 108 ft (MTD 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

### [Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mtd-mount-sanford-station-airport/1ef266e0-141f-6eca-9312-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mount Sanford Station Airport, Australia
- ICAO: YMSF
- Timezone: Australia/Darwin
- Coordinates: -16.980000, 130.550000
- Elevation: 231 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 23:17 in Christchurch, it's 20:47 in Mount Sanford Station Airport.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mtd-mount-sanford-station-airport/1ef266e0-141f-6eca-9312-06bb2780ed98)
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