AAM
Malamala
South Africa
11,439 km
7,108 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
11,439 km
7,108 mi / 6,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
152°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

AAM CHC
Airport Name Malamala Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code AAM CHC
ICAO Code FAMD NZCH
City Malamala Christchurch
Country South Africa New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,124 ft 123 ft
Coordinates -24.820000, 31.540000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Malamala (AAM) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malamala Airport (AAM) in Malamala, South Africa to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 11,439 kilometers (7,108 miles / 6,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 South Africa with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:48 in Malamala, it's 15:48 in Christchurch. With a 10-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 1,001 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Malamala Airport.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Malamala (AAM) follows a heading of 216° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Malamala Airport (AAM) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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