CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,883 km
8,005 miles
VPE
Ngiva
Angola
Distance
12,883 km
8,005 mi / 6,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
205°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC VPE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Ngjiva Pereira Airport
IATA Code CHC VPE
ICAO Code NZCH FNGI
City Christchurch Ngiva
Country New Zealand Angola
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Luanda
Elevation 123 ft 3,566 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -17.040000, 15.680000

Christchurch (CHC) to Ngiva (VPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Ngjiva Pereira Airport (VPE) in Ngiva, Angola is 12,883 kilometers (8,005 miles / 6,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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 03:38 in Christchurch, it's 15:38 in Ngiva. 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 3,443 feet between the two airports. Ngjiva Pereira Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Ngiva (VPE) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 162° (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 Ngjiva Pereira Airport (VPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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