CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,449 km
9,600 miles
SRH
Sarh
Chad
Distance
15,449 km
9,600 mi / 8,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC SRH
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Sarh Airport
IATA Code CHC SRH
ICAO Code NZCH FTTA
City Christchurch Sarh
Country New Zealand Chad
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 123 ft 1,198 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 9.140000, 18.370000

Christchurch (CHC) to Sarh (SRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Sarh Airport (SRH) in Sarh, Chad is 15,449 kilometers (9,600 miles / 8,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 Chad. 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 03:39 in Christchurch, it's 15:39 in Sarh. 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 1,075 feet between the two airports. Sarh Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Sarh (SRH) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 151° (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 Sarh Airport (SRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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