CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,551 km
8,420 miles
KEY
Kericho
Kenya
Distance
13,551 km
8,420 mi / 7,317 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC KEY
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kericho Airport
IATA Code CHC KEY
ICAO Code NZCH HKKR
City Christchurch Kericho
Country New Zealand Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 123 ft 6,562 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -0.420000, 35.250000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kericho (KEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kericho Airport (KEY) in Kericho, Kenya is 13,551 kilometers (8,420 miles / 7,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 07:09 in Christchurch, it's 21:09 in Kericho. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,439 feet between the two airports. Kericho Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kericho (KEY) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 145° (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 Kericho Airport (KEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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