CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,140 km
6,922 miles
WAM
Ambatondrazaka
Madagascar
Distance
11,140 km
6,922 mi / 6,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC WAM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Ambatondrazaka Airport
IATA Code CHC WAM
ICAO Code NZCH FMMZ
City Christchurch Ambatondrazaka
Country New Zealand Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 123 ft 2,513 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -17.800000, 48.440000

Christchurch (CHC) to Ambatondrazaka (WAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar is 11,140 kilometers (6,922 miles / 6,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 Madagascar. 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 22:39 in Christchurch, it's 12:39 in Ambatondrazaka. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,390 feet between the two airports. Ambatondrazaka Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Ambatondrazaka (WAM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 142° (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 Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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