CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,494 km
8,385 miles
CXN
Candala
Somalia
Distance
13,494 km
8,385 mi / 7,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC CXN
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Candala Airport
IATA Code CHC CXN
ICAO Code NZCH HCMC
City Christchurch Candala
Country New Zealand Somalia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 123 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 11.500000, 49.920000

Christchurch (CHC) to Candala (CXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Candala Airport (CXN) in Candala, Somalia is 13,494 kilometers (8,385 miles / 7,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Somalia. 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 21:59 in Christchurch, it's 11:59 in Candala. 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.

The return flight from Candala (CXN) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 134° (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 Candala Airport (CXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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