CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,818 km
7,965 miles
PMA
Chake
Tanzania
Distance
12,818 km
7,965 mi / 6,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC PMA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Pemba Airport
IATA Code CHC PMA
ICAO Code NZCH HTPE
City Christchurch Chake
Country New Zealand Tanzania
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 123 ft 80 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -5.260000, 39.810000

Christchurch (CHC) to Chake (PMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Pemba Airport (PMA) in Chake, Tanzania is 12,818 kilometers (7,965 miles / 6,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Tanzania. 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 23:22 in Christchurch, it's 13:22 in Chake. 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.

The return flight from Chake (PMA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 144° (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 Pemba Airport (PMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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