ATR
Atar
Mauritania
17,408 km
10,817 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
17,408 km
10,817 mi / 9,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
190°
south

Airport Comparison

ATR CHC
Airport Name Atar International Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code ATR CHC
ICAO Code GQPA NZCH
City Atar Christchurch
Country Mauritania New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 734 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 20.510000, -13.040000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Atar (ATR) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atar International Airport (ATR) in Atar, Mauritania to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 17,408 kilometers (10,817 miles / 9,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 Mauritania 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 22:32 in Atar, it's 11:32 in Christchurch. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Atar (ATR) follows a heading of 167° (south 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 Atar International Airport (ATR) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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