CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,536 km
8,411 miles
MCP
Macapa
Brazil
Distance
13,536 km
8,411 mi / 7,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
126°
southeast

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CHC MCP
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Alberto Alcolumbre Airport
IATA Code CHC MCP
ICAO Code NZCH SBMQ
City Christchurch Macapa
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Belem
Elevation 123 ft 56 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 0.050000, -51.070000

Christchurch (CHC) to Macapa (MCP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Alberto Alcolumbre Airport (MCP) in Macapa, Brazil is 13,536 kilometers (8,411 miles / 7,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:05 in Christchurch, it's 10:05 in Macapa. With a 16-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 Macapa (MCP) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 216° (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 Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Alberto Alcolumbre Airport (MCP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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