CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,902 km
8,638 miles
MEW
Mweka
DR Congo
Distance
13,902 km
8,638 mi / 7,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC MEW
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Mweka Airport
IATA Code CHC MEW
ICAO Code NZCH FZVM
City Christchurch Mweka
Country New Zealand DR Congo
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 123 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -4.850000, 21.550000

Christchurch (CHC) to Mweka (MEW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Mweka Airport (MEW) in Mweka, DR Congo is 13,902 kilometers (8,638 miles / 7,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 12:07 in Christchurch, it's 01:07 in Mweka. With a 11-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 1,845 feet between the two airports. Mweka Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Mweka (MEW) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 155° (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 Mweka Airport (MEW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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