CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,854 km
7,987 miles
IRI
Nduli
Tanzania
Distance
12,854 km
7,987 mi / 6,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
229°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

CHC IRI
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Iringa Airport
IATA Code CHC IRI
ICAO Code NZCH HTIR
City Christchurch Nduli
Country New Zealand Tanzania
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 123 ft 4,678 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -7.670000, 35.750000

Christchurch (CHC) to Nduli (IRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Iringa Airport (IRI) in Nduli, Tanzania is 12,854 kilometers (7,987 miles / 6,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 Tanzania. 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 18:38 in Christchurch, it's 09:38 in Nduli. With a 9-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 4,555 feet between the two airports. Iringa Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Nduli (IRI) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 147° (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 Iringa Airport (IRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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