# Distance from Abu Simbel (ABS) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 15,736 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,736 km / 9,778 mi / 8,497 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 133° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 250° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Egypt) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 11:03 in Abu Simbel, it's 20:03 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 493 ft (CHC is lower than ABS)

## Airports

### [Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/abs-abu-simbel-abu-simbel-airport/1ef266de-eb1f-609e-a388-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Abu Simbel, Egypt
- ICAO: HEBL
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo
- Coordinates: 22.380000, 31.610000
- Elevation: 616 ft

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 11:03 in Abu Simbel, it's 20:03 in Christchurch.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/abs-abu-simbel-abu-simbel-airport/1ef266de-eb1f-609e-a388-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)