CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
10,735 km
6,671 miles
RVA
Farafangana Airport
Madagascar
Distance
10,735 km
6,671 mi / 5,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
230°
southwest

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CHC RVA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Farafangana Airport
IATA Code CHC RVA
ICAO Code NZCH FMSG
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 123 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -22.810000, 47.820000

Christchurch (CHC) to Farafangana Airport (RVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Farafangana Airport (RVA) in Farafangana Airport, Madagascar is 10,735 kilometers (6,671 miles / 5,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Madagascar. 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 02:09 in Christchurch, it's 16:09 in Farafangana Airport. With a 10-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 Farafangana Airport (RVA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 143° (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 Farafangana Airport (RVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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