CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,198 km
3,230 miles
MWB
Morawa Airport
Australia
Distance
5,198 km
3,230 mi / 2,807 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

CHC MWB
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Morawa Airport
IATA Code CHC MWB
ICAO Code NZCH YMRW
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Perth
Elevation 123 ft 270 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -29.200000, 116.020000

Christchurch (CHC) to Morawa Airport (MWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Morawa Airport (MWB) in Morawa Airport, Australia is 5,198 kilometers (3,230 miles / 2,807 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:23 in Christchurch, it's 18:23 in Morawa Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Morawa Airport (MWB) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 124° (southeast). 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 Morawa Airport (MWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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