ABV
Abuja
Nigeria
15,924 km
9,894 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
15,924 km
9,894 mi / 8,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ABV CHC
Airport Name Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code ABV CHC
ICAO Code DNAA NZCH
City Abuja Christchurch
Country Nigeria New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,123 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 9.010000, 7.260000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Abuja (ABV) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 15,924 kilometers (9,894 miles / 8,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 Nigeria with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:34 in Abuja, it's 09:34 in Christchurch. 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.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Abuja (ABV) follows a heading of 205° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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