CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,437 km
7,728 miles
MJO
Mount Etjo Airport
Namibia
Distance
12,437 km
7,728 mi / 6,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
204°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC MJO
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Mount Etjo Airport
IATA Code CHC MJO
ICAO Code NZCH FYME
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Namibia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 123 ft 5,000 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -21.020000, 16.450000

Christchurch (CHC) to Mount Etjo Airport (MJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Mount Etjo Airport (MJO) in Mount Etjo Airport, Namibia is 12,437 kilometers (7,728 miles / 6,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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 Namibia. 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 04:56 in Christchurch, it's 17:56 in Mount Etjo Airport. With a 11-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 4,877 feet between the two airports. Mount Etjo Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Mount Etjo Airport (MJO) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 162° (south 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 Mount Etjo Airport (MJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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