CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,892 km
9,254 miles
LIE
Libenge
DR Congo
Distance
14,892 km
9,254 mi / 8,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
218°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC LIE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Libenge Airport
IATA Code CHC LIE
ICAO Code NZCH FZFA
City Christchurch Libenge
Country New Zealand DR Congo
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 123 ft 1,125 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 3.630000, 18.630000

Christchurch (CHC) to Libenge (LIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Libenge Airport (LIE) in Libenge, DR Congo is 14,892 kilometers (9,254 miles / 8,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 DR 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 02:56 in Christchurch, it's 14:56 in Libenge. 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 1,002 feet between the two airports. Libenge Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Libenge (LIE) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 154° (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 Libenge Airport (LIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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