CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,834 km
7,353 miles
UEL
Quelimane
Mozambique
Distance
11,834 km
7,353 mi / 6,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
224°
southwest

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CHC UEL
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Quelimane Airport
IATA Code CHC UEL
ICAO Code NZCH FQQL
City Christchurch Quelimane
Country New Zealand Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Maputo
Elevation 123 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -17.860000, 36.870000

Christchurch (CHC) to Quelimane (UEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Quelimane Airport (UEL) in Quelimane, Mozambique is 11,834 kilometers (7,353 miles / 6,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 07:16 in Christchurch, it's 20:16 in Quelimane. 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 Quelimane (UEL) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 148° (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 Quelimane Airport (UEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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