CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
18,885 km
11,735 miles
SCP
Mende
France
Distance
18,885 km
11,735 mi / 10,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC SCP
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Mont-Dauphin - St-Crepin Airport
IATA Code CHC SCP
ICAO Code NZCH LFNC
City Christchurch Mende
Country New Zealand France
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Paris
Elevation 123 ft 2,963 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 44.700000, 6.600000

Christchurch (CHC) to Mende (SCP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Mont-Dauphin - St-Crepin Airport (SCP) in Mende, France is 18,885 kilometers (11,735 miles / 10,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:03 in Christchurch, it's 00:03 in Mende. With a 12-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 2,840 feet between the two airports. Mont-Dauphin - St-Crepin Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Mende (SCP) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 88° (east). 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 Mont-Dauphin - St-Crepin Airport (SCP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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