CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,252 km
7,613 miles
MUD
Mueda
Mozambique
Distance
12,252 km
7,613 mi / 6,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC MUD
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Mueda Airport
IATA Code CHC MUD
ICAO Code NZCH FQMD
City Christchurch Mueda
Country New Zealand Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Maputo
Elevation 123 ft 2,789 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -11.670000, 39.560000

Christchurch (CHC) to Mueda (MUD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Mueda Airport (MUD) in Mueda, Mozambique is 12,252 kilometers (7,613 miles / 6,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 02:52 in Christchurch, it's 15:52 in Mueda. 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 2,666 feet between the two airports. Mueda Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Mueda (MUD) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 146° (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 Mueda Airport (MUD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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