CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,492 km
7,762 miles
MPA
Mpacha
Namibia
Distance
12,492 km
7,762 mi / 6,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC MPA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Katima Mulilo Airport
IATA Code CHC MPA
ICAO Code NZCH FYKM
City Christchurch Mpacha
Country New Zealand Namibia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 123 ft 3,144 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -17.630000, 24.180000

Christchurch (CHC) to Mpacha (MPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Mpacha, Namibia is 12,492 kilometers (7,762 miles / 6,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 Namibia. 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 01:38 in Christchurch, it's 14:38 in Mpacha. 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 3,021 feet between the two airports. Katima Mulilo Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Mpacha (MPA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 156° (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 Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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