CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,700 km
9,134 miles
KEE
Kelle
Congo
Distance
14,700 km
9,134 mi / 7,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
210°
south southwest

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CHC KEE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kelle Airport
IATA Code CHC KEE
ICAO Code NZCH FCOK
City Christchurch Kelle
Country New Zealand Congo
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 123 ft 1,526 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -0.080000, 14.530000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kelle (KEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kelle Airport (KEE) in Kelle, Congo is 14,700 kilometers (9,134 miles / 7,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 Congo. 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 02:16 in Christchurch, it's 14:16 in Kelle. With a 12-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 1,403 feet between the two airports. Kelle Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Kelle (KEE) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 158° (south 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 Kelle Airport (KEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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