CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
17,224 km
10,703 miles
THI
Tichitt
Mauritania
Distance
17,224 km
10,703 mi / 9,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
175°
south

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Airport Comparison

CHC THI
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Tichitt Airport
IATA Code CHC THI
ICAO Code NZCH GQNC
City Christchurch Tichitt
Country New Zealand Mauritania
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 123 ft 561 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 18.450000, -9.520000

Christchurch (CHC) to Tichitt (THI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Tichitt Airport (THI) in Tichitt, Mauritania is 17,224 kilometers (10,703 miles / 9,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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 Mauritania. 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 14:29 in Christchurch, it's 02:29 in Tichitt. 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.

The return flight from Tichitt (THI) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 184° (south). 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 Tichitt Airport (THI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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