CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,451 km
7,115 miles
WTA
Tambohorano
Madagascar
Distance
11,451 km
7,115 mi / 6,183 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC WTA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Tambohorano Airport
IATA Code CHC WTA
ICAO Code NZCH FMMU
City Christchurch Tambohorano
Country New Zealand Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 123 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -17.480000, 43.970000

Christchurch (CHC) to Tambohorano (WTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Tambohorano Airport (WTA) in Tambohorano, Madagascar is 11,451 kilometers (7,115 miles / 6,183 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 15:04 in Christchurch, it's 05:04 in Tambohorano. 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 Tambohorano (WTA) 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 Tambohorano Airport (WTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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