CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,742 km
7,917 miles
NLA
Ndola
Zambia
Distance
12,742 km
7,917 mi / 6,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
219°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC NLA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Ndola Airport
IATA Code CHC NLA
ICAO Code NZCH FLND
City Christchurch Ndola
Country New Zealand Zambia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 123 ft 4,167 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -13.000000, 28.660000

Christchurch (CHC) to Ndola (NLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Ndola Airport (NLA) in Ndola, Zambia is 12,742 kilometers (7,917 miles / 6,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 Zambia. 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 06:16 in Christchurch, it's 19:16 in Ndola. With a 11-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 4,044 feet between the two airports. Ndola Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Ndola (NLA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 152° (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 Ndola Airport (NLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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