CGJ
Kasompe
Zambia
12,823 km
7,968 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
12,823 km
7,968 mi / 6,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
152°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CGJ CHC
Airport Name Kasompe Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code CGJ CHC
ICAO Code FLKE NZCH
City Kasompe Christchurch
Country Zambia New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 4,636 ft 123 ft
Coordinates -12.570000, 27.890000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Kasompe (CGJ) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasompe Airport (CGJ) in Kasompe, Zambia to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 12,823 kilometers (7,968 miles / 6,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 Zambia 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 10:45 in Kasompe, it's 21:45 in Christchurch. 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 4,513 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Kasompe Airport.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Kasompe (CGJ) follows a heading of 219° (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 Kasompe Airport (CGJ) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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