CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,988 km
9,935 miles
SKV
St Catherine International Airport
Egypt
Distance
15,988 km
9,935 mi / 8,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

CHC SKV
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport St Catherine International Airport
IATA Code CHC SKV
ICAO Code NZCH HESC
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Egypt
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Cairo
Elevation 123 ft 4,368 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 28.690000, 34.060000

Christchurch (CHC) to St Catherine International Airport (SKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to St Catherine International Airport (SKV) in St Catherine International Airport, Egypt is 15,988 kilometers (9,935 miles / 8,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Egypt. 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 04:49 in Christchurch, it's 17:49 in St Catherine International Airport. 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 4,245 feet between the two airports. St Catherine International Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from St Catherine International Airport (SKV) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 125° (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 St Catherine International Airport (SKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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