CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,654 km
8,484 miles
MPY
Maripasoula
GF
Distance
13,654 km
8,484 mi / 7,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC MPY
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Maripasoula Airport
IATA Code CHC MPY
ICAO Code NZCH SOOA
City Christchurch Maripasoula
Country New Zealand GF
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Cayenne
Elevation 123 ft 406 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 3.660000, -54.040000

Christchurch (CHC) to Maripasoula (MPY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Maripasoula Airport (MPY) in Maripasoula, GF is 13,654 kilometers (8,484 miles / 7,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 GF. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:51 in Christchurch, it's 16:51 in Maripasoula. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Maripasoula (MPY) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 219° (southwest). 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 Maripasoula Airport (MPY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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