ASM
Asmara
Eritrea
14,636 km
9,095 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
14,636 km
9,095 mi / 7,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ASM CHC
Airport Name Asmara International Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code ASM CHC
ICAO Code HHAS NZCH
City Asmara Christchurch
Country Eritrea New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Asmara Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 7,661 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 15.290000, 38.910000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Asmara (ASM) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asmara International Airport (ASM) in Asmara, Eritrea to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 14,636 kilometers (9,095 miles / 7,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 Eritrea 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 13:56 in Asmara, it's 23:56 in Christchurch. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,538 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Asmara International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Asmara (ASM) follows a heading of 249° (west 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 Asmara International Airport (ASM) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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