# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Eil (HCM)

> 13,222 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,222 km / 8,216 mi / 7,139 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 252° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 136° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Somalia
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Africa
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 16:06 in Christchurch, it's 07:06 in Eil)
- **Elevation difference**: 689 ft (HCM is higher than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Eil Airport (HCM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hcm-eil-eil-airport/1ef266de-ea9b-6172-8f53-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Eil, Somalia
- ICAO: HCME
- Timezone: Africa/Mogadishu
- Coordinates: 7.920000, 49.800000
- Elevation: 812 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 16:06 in Christchurch, it's 07:06 in Eil.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Eil Airport (HCM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hcm-eil-eil-airport/1ef266de-ea9b-6172-8f53-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)