CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
10,781 km
6,699 miles
ELS
East London
South Africa
Distance
10,781 km
6,699 mi / 5,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
209°
south southwest

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CHC ELS
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Ben Schoeman Airport
IATA Code CHC ELS
ICAO Code NZCH FAEL
City Christchurch East London
Country New Zealand South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 123 ft 435 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -33.040000, 27.830000

Christchurch (CHC) to East London (ELS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa is 10,781 kilometers (6,699 miles / 5,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 South Africa. 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 01:38 in Christchurch, it's 14:38 in East London. With a 11-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 East London (ELS) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 155° (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 Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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