CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,088 km
9,375 miles
EBD
Al-Ubayyid
Sudan
Distance
15,088 km
9,375 mi / 8,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC EBD
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport El Obeid Airport
IATA Code CHC EBD
ICAO Code NZCH HSOB
City Christchurch Al-Ubayyid
Country New Zealand Sudan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 123 ft 1,927 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 13.150000, 30.230000

Christchurch (CHC) to Al-Ubayyid (EBD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to El Obeid Airport (EBD) in Al-Ubayyid, Sudan is 15,088 kilometers (9,375 miles / 8,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Sudan. 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 01:32 in Christchurch, it's 14:32 in Al-Ubayyid. 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 1,804 feet between the two airports. El Obeid Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Al-Ubayyid (EBD) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 141° (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 El Obeid Airport (EBD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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