CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,502 km
8,390 miles
KAP
Kapanga
DR Congo
Distance
13,502 km
8,390 mi / 7,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC KAP
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kapanga Airport
IATA Code CHC KAP
ICAO Code NZCH FZSK
City Christchurch Kapanga
Country New Zealand DR Congo
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 123 ft 3,025 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -8.350000, 22.580000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kapanga (KAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kapanga Airport (KAP) in Kapanga, DR Congo is 13,502 kilometers (8,390 miles / 7,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 DR Congo. 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 10:38 in Christchurch, it's 23:38 in Kapanga. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,902 feet between the two airports. Kapanga Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Kapanga (KAP) 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 Kapanga Airport (KAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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