CAB
Cabinda
Angola
14,210 km
8,829 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
14,210 km
8,829 mi / 7,673 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CAB CHC
Airport Name Cabinda Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code CAB CHC
ICAO Code FNCA NZCH
City Cabinda Christchurch
Country Angola New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 66 ft 123 ft
Coordinates -5.600000, 12.190000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Cabinda (CAB) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cabinda Airport (CAB) in Cabinda, Angola to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 14,210 kilometers (8,829 miles / 7,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 Angola 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 16:40 in Cabinda, it's 04:40 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 Cabinda (CAB) 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 Cabinda Airport (CAB) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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