CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,418 km
8,338 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
13,418 km
8,338 mi / 7,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC WJR
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code CHC WJR
ICAO Code NZCH HKWJ
City Christchurch Wajir
Country New Zealand Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 123 ft 770 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 1.730000, 40.090000

Christchurch (CHC) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 13,418 kilometers (8,338 miles / 7,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 Kenya. 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 05:43 in Christchurch, it's 19:43 in Wajir. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Wajir (WJR) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 142° (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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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