CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,836 km
7,354 miles
CHJ
Chipinge
Zimbabwe
Distance
11,836 km
7,354 mi / 6,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
219°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

CHC CHJ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Chipinge Airport
IATA Code CHC CHJ
ICAO Code NZCH FVCH
City Christchurch Chipinge
Country New Zealand Zimbabwe
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Harare
Elevation 123 ft 3,720 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -20.210000, 32.630000

Christchurch (CHC) to Chipinge (CHJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Chipinge Airport (CHJ) in Chipinge, Zimbabwe is 11,836 kilometers (7,354 miles / 6,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:33 in Christchurch, it's 01:33 in Chipinge. 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 3,597 feet between the two airports. Chipinge Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Chipinge (CHJ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 151° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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