CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,326 km
8,902 miles
IRP
Matari Airport
DR Congo
Distance
14,326 km
8,902 mi / 7,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
227°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

CHC IRP
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Matari Airport
IATA Code CHC IRP
ICAO Code NZCH FZJH
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand DR Congo
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 123 ft 2,438 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 2.830000, 27.590000

Christchurch (CHC) to Matari Airport (IRP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Matari Airport (IRP) in Matari Airport, DR Congo is 14,326 kilometers (8,902 miles / 7,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:01 in Christchurch, it's 04:01 in Matari Airport. 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 2,315 feet between the two airports. Matari Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Matari Airport (IRP) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 148° (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 Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Matari Airport (IRP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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