ATJ
Antsirabe
Madagascar
11,047 km
6,864 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
11,047 km
6,864 mi / 5,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
143°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ATJ CHC
Airport Name Antsirabe Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code ATJ CHC
ICAO Code FMME NZCH
City Antsirabe Christchurch
Country Madagascar New Zealand
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 4,997 ft 123 ft
Coordinates -19.840000, 47.060000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Antsirabe (ATJ) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Antsirabe Airport (ATJ) in Antsirabe, Madagascar to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 11,047 kilometers (6,864 miles / 5,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 Madagascar with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:23 in Antsirabe, it's 11:23 in Christchurch. 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 4,874 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Antsirabe Airport.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Antsirabe (ATJ) follows a heading of 231° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Antsirabe Airport (ATJ) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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