# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Chimoio (VPY)

> 11,897 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,897 km / 7,392 mi / 6,424 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 220° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 150° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Mozambique
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Africa
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 07:40 in Christchurch, it's 21:40 in Chimoio)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,164 ft (VPY is higher than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Chimoio Airport (VPY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vpy-chimoio-chimoio-airport/1ef266de-dd9e-6000-ae67-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Chimoio, Mozambique
- ICAO: FQCH
- Timezone: Africa/Maputo
- Coordinates: -19.150000, 33.430000
- Elevation: 2,287 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 07:40 in Christchurch, it's 21:40 in Chimoio.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Chimoio Airport (VPY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vpy-chimoio-chimoio-airport/1ef266de-dd9e-6000-ae67-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)