CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,139 km
8,164 miles
HOA
Hola
Kenya
Distance
13,139 km
8,164 mi / 7,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC HOA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Hola Airport
IATA Code CHC HOA
ICAO Code NZCH HKHO
City Christchurch Hola
Country New Zealand Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 123 ft 195 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -1.520000, 40.000000

Christchurch (CHC) to Hola (HOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Hola Airport (HOA) in Hola, Kenya is 13,139 kilometers (8,164 miles / 7,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Kenya. 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 09:05 in Christchurch, it's 23:05 in Hola. 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 Hola (HOA) 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 Hola Airport (HOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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