# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Maota (MXS)

> 3,612 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,612 km / 2,245 mi / 1,951 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 28° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 201° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Samoa
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 12:34 in Christchurch, it's 13:34 in Maota)
- **Elevation difference**: 123 ft (MXS 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

### [Maota Airport (MXS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mxs-maota-maota-airport/1ef266df-7319-64a4-8c95-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Maota, Samoa
- ICAO: NSMA
- Timezone: Pacific/Apia
- Coordinates: -13.740000, -172.260000
- 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 12:34 in Christchurch, it's 13:34 in Maota.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Maota Airport (MXS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mxs-maota-maota-airport/1ef266df-7319-64a4-8c95-06bb2780ed98)
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