CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,282 km
7,010 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
11,282 km
7,010 mi / 6,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
216°
southwest

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CHC MPM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code CHC MPM
ICAO Code NZCH FQMA
City Christchurch Maputo
Country New Zealand Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Maputo
Elevation 123 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Christchurch (CHC) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 11,282 kilometers (7,010 miles / 6,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 Mozambique. 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 21:21 in Christchurch, it's 10:21 in Maputo. 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.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 152° (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 Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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