CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
18,870 km
11,725 miles
MVV
Verdun
France
Distance
18,870 km
11,725 mi / 10,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC MVV
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Megeve Airport
IATA Code CHC MVV
ICAO Code NZCH LFHM
City Christchurch Verdun
Country New Zealand France
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Paris
Elevation 123 ft 4,823 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 45.820000, 6.650000

Christchurch (CHC) to Verdun (MVV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Megeve Airport (MVV) in Verdun, France is 18,870 kilometers (11,725 miles / 10,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 France. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:49 in Christchurch, it's 07:49 in Verdun. With a 12-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 4,700 feet between the two airports. Megeve Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Verdun (MVV) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 82° (east). 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 Megeve Airport (MVV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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