CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,564 km
8,428 miles
NDD
Sumbe
Angola
Distance
13,564 km
8,428 mi / 7,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
205°
south southwest

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CHC NDD
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Sumbe Airport
IATA Code CHC NDD
ICAO Code NZCH FNSU
City Christchurch Sumbe
Country New Zealand Angola
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Luanda
Elevation 123 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -11.170000, 13.850000

Christchurch (CHC) to Sumbe (NDD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Sumbe Airport (NDD) in Sumbe, Angola is 13,564 kilometers (8,428 miles / 7,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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 Angola. 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 Sumbe. 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.

The return flight from Sumbe (NDD) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 162° (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 Sumbe Airport (NDD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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