# Distance from Alexander Bay (ALJ) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 11,637 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,637 km / 7,231 mi / 6,283 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 162° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 202° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (South Africa) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +10h (When it's 02:51 in Alexander Bay, it's 12:51 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 25 ft (CHC is higher than ALJ)

## Airports

### [Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ)](https://flightduration.online/airport/alj-alexander-bay-alexander-bay-airport/1ef266de-d0a9-68a4-abef-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Alexander Bay, South Africa
- ICAO: FAAB
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -28.570000, 16.530000
- Elevation: 98 ft

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 02:51 in Alexander Bay, it's 12:51 in Christchurch.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ)](https://flightduration.online/airport/alj-alexander-bay-alexander-bay-airport/1ef266de-d0a9-68a4-abef-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
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