CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
16,848 km
10,469 miles
EYL
Yelimane
Mali
Distance
16,848 km
10,469 mi / 9,097 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
174°
south

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CHC EYL
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Yelimane Airport
IATA Code CHC EYL
ICAO Code NZCH GAYE
City Christchurch Yelimane
Country New Zealand Mali
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Bamako
Elevation 123 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 15.130000, -10.570000

Christchurch (CHC) to Yelimane (EYL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Yelimane Airport (EYL) in Yelimane, Mali is 16,848 kilometers (10,469 miles / 9,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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 Mali. 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 01:45 in Christchurch, it's 12:45 in Yelimane. 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 Yelimane (EYL) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 185° (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 Yelimane Airport (EYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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