CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,666 km
9,735 miles
CPA
Harper
Liberia
Distance
15,666 km
9,735 mi / 8,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
180°
south

Airport Comparison

CHC CPA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Cape Palmas Airport
IATA Code CHC CPA
ICAO Code NZCH GLCP
City Christchurch Harper
Country New Zealand Liberia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 123 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 4.380000, -7.700000

Christchurch (CHC) to Harper (CPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) in Harper, Liberia is 15,666 kilometers (9,735 miles / 8,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 Liberia. 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 07:03 in Christchurch, it's 18:03 in Harper. With a 13-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 Harper (CPA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 180° (south). 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 Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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