# Distance from Yamoussoukro (ASK) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 15,941 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,941 km / 9,905 mi / 8,608 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 177° (south)
- **Return heading**: 183° (south)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Ivory Coast) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +12h (When it's 23:53 in Yamoussoukro, it's 11:53 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 576 ft (CHC is lower than ASK)

## Airports

### [Yamoussoukro Airport (ASK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ask-yamoussoukro-yamoussoukro-airport/1ef266de-b78d-656e-bad6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast
- ICAO: DIYO
- Timezone: Africa/Abidjan
- Coordinates: 6.900000, -5.370000
- Elevation: 699 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 23:53 in Yamoussoukro, it's 11:53 in Christchurch.
With a 12-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Yamoussoukro Airport (ASK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ask-yamoussoukro-yamoussoukro-airport/1ef266de-b78d-656e-bad6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)