# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Tolanaro (FTU)

> 10,588 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,588 km / 6,579 mi / 5,717 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 228° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 144° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Madagascar
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Africa
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 01:01 in Christchurch, it's 16:01 in Tolanaro)
- **Elevation difference**: 94 ft (FTU 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

### [Tolanaro Airport (FTU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ftu-tolanaro-tolanaro-airport/1ef266de-dc2a-6e26-9938-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tolanaro, Madagascar
- ICAO: FMSD
- Timezone: Indian/Antananarivo
- Coordinates: -25.040000, 46.960000
- Elevation: 29 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:01 in Christchurch, it's 16:01 in Tolanaro.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tolanaro Airport (FTU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ftu-tolanaro-tolanaro-airport/1ef266de-dc2a-6e26-9938-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)