CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,222 km
8,216 miles
HCM
Eil
Somalia
Distance
13,222 km
8,216 mi / 7,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC HCM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Eil Airport
IATA Code CHC HCM
ICAO Code NZCH HCME
City Christchurch Eil
Country New Zealand Somalia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 123 ft 812 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 7.920000, 49.800000

Christchurch (CHC) to Eil (HCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Eil Airport (HCM) in Eil, Somalia is 13,222 kilometers (8,216 miles / 7,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Somalia. 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 08:38 in Christchurch, it's 22:38 in Eil. 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.

The return flight from Eil (HCM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 136° (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 Eil Airport (HCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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