CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,325 km
8,280 miles
NOV
Huambo
Angola
Distance
13,325 km
8,280 mi / 7,195 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
206°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC NOV
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Nova Lisboa Airport
IATA Code CHC NOV
ICAO Code NZCH FNHU
City Christchurch Huambo
Country New Zealand Angola
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Luanda
Elevation 123 ft 5,587 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -12.810000, 15.760000

Christchurch (CHC) to Huambo (NOV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) in Huambo, Angola is 13,325 kilometers (8,280 miles / 7,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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 11:23 in Christchurch, it's 23:23 in Huambo. 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 5,464 feet between the two airports. Nova Lisboa Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Huambo (NOV) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 161° (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 Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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