# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Motueka Airport (MZP)

> 266 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 266 km / 165 mi / 144 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 8° (north)
- **Return heading**: 188° (south)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (New Zealand)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 11:57 in Christchurch, it's 11:57 in Motueka Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 84 ft (MZP 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

### [Motueka Airport (MZP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mzp-motueka-airport/1ef266df-7723-6e0a-8f21-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Motueka Airport, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZMK
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -41.120000, 172.990000
- Elevation: 39 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Motueka Airport (MZP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mzp-motueka-airport/1ef266df-7723-6e0a-8f21-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)