CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
17,114 km
10,634 miles
MOM
Moudjeria
Mauritania
Distance
17,114 km
10,634 mi / 9,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
169°
south

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CHC MOM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Letfotar Airport
IATA Code CHC MOM
ICAO Code NZCH GQNL
City Christchurch Moudjeria
Country New Zealand Mauritania
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 123 ft 256 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 17.750000, -12.500000

Christchurch (CHC) to Moudjeria (MOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Letfotar Airport (MOM) in Moudjeria, Mauritania is 17,114 kilometers (10,634 miles / 9,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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 Mauritania. 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 00:34 in Christchurch, it's 11:34 in Moudjeria. With a 13-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 Moudjeria (MOM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 188° (south). 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 Letfotar Airport (MOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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