CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,456 km
9,604 miles
ELF
El Fasher
Sudan
Distance
15,456 km
9,604 mi / 8,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
233°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

CHC ELF
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport El Fasher Airport
IATA Code CHC ELF
ICAO Code NZCH HSFS
City Christchurch El Fasher
Country New Zealand Sudan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 123 ft 2,393 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 13.610000, 25.320000

Christchurch (CHC) to El Fasher (ELF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to El Fasher Airport (ELF) in El Fasher, Sudan is 15,456 kilometers (9,604 miles / 8,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 Sudan. 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 11:04 in Christchurch, it's 01:04 in El Fasher. 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 2,270 feet between the two airports. El Fasher Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from El Fasher (ELF) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 143° (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 El Fasher Airport (ELF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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