CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,100 km
6,897 miles
ULD
Ulundi
South Africa
Distance
11,100 km
6,897 mi / 5,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
214°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC ULD
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport
IATA Code CHC ULD
ICAO Code NZCH FAUL
City Christchurch Ulundi
Country New Zealand South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 123 ft 1,720 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -28.320000, 31.420000

Christchurch (CHC) to Ulundi (ULD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport (ULD) in Ulundi, South Africa is 11,100 kilometers (6,897 miles / 5,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 South Africa. 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 05:35 in Christchurch, it's 18:35 in Ulundi. 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 1,597 feet between the two airports. Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Ulundi (ULD) 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 Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport (ULD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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