CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,662 km
9,111 miles
MKJ
Makoua
Congo
Distance
14,662 km
9,111 mi / 7,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC MKJ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Makoua Airport
IATA Code CHC MKJ
ICAO Code NZCH FCOM
City Christchurch Makoua
Country New Zealand Congo
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 123 ft 1,293 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -0.020000, 15.580000

Christchurch (CHC) to Makoua (MKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Makoua Airport (MKJ) in Makoua, Congo is 14,662 kilometers (9,111 miles / 7,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 Congo. 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 08:15 in Christchurch, it's 20:15 in Makoua. With a 12-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 1,170 feet between the two airports. Makoua Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Makoua (MKJ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 158° (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 Makoua Airport (MKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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