The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Parakou Airport (PKO) in Parakou, Benin is 16,096 kilometers (10,002 miles / 8,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 Benin. 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 23:48 in Christchurch, it's 11:48 in Parakou. 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 1,143 feet between the two airports. Parakou Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Parakou (PKO) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 167° (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 Parakou Airport (PKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.