# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Nacala (MNC)

> 11,923 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,923 km / 7,409 mi / 6,438 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 229° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 146° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Mozambique
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Africa
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 08:16 in Christchurch, it's 22:16 in Nacala)
- **Elevation difference**: 287 ft (MNC is higher 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

### [Nacala Airport (MNC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mnc-nacala-nacala-airport/1ef266de-ddc6-6c6c-9e24-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nacala, Mozambique
- ICAO: FQNC
- Timezone: Africa/Maputo
- Coordinates: -14.490000, 40.710000
- Elevation: 410 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 08:16 in Christchurch, it's 22:16 in Nacala.
With a 10-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)
- [Nacala Airport (MNC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mnc-nacala-nacala-airport/1ef266de-ddc6-6c6c-9e24-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)