ARK
Arusha
Tanzania
13,195 km
8,199 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
13,195 km
8,199 mi / 7,125 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
145°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ARK CHC
Airport Name Arusha Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code ARK CHC
ICAO Code HTAR NZCH
City Arusha Christchurch
Country Tanzania New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 4,550 ft 123 ft
Coordinates -3.370000, 36.630000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Arusha (ARK) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 13,195 kilometers (8,199 miles / 7,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 Tanzania with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:30 in Arusha, it's 00:30 in Christchurch. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,427 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Arusha Airport.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Arusha (ARK) follows a heading of 232° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arusha Airport (ARK) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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