# Distance from Ambriz (AZZ) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 13,939 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,939 km / 8,661 mi / 7,526 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 162° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 205° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Angola) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +11h (When it's 03:59 in Ambriz, it's 14:59 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 21 ft (CHC is lower than AZZ)

## Airports

### [Ambriz Airport (AZZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/azz-ambriz-ambriz-airport/1ef266de-dc75-6d7c-bc3d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ambriz, Angola
- ICAO: FNAM
- Timezone: Africa/Luanda
- Coordinates: -7.860000, 13.120000
- Elevation: 144 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 03:59 in Ambriz, it's 14:59 in Christchurch.
With a 11-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Ambriz Airport (AZZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/azz-ambriz-ambriz-airport/1ef266de-dc75-6d7c-bc3d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
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