CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,740 km
9,781 miles
KLE
Kaele
Cameroon
Distance
15,740 km
9,781 mi / 8,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC KLE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kaele Airport
IATA Code CHC KLE
ICAO Code NZCH FKKH
City Christchurch Kaele
Country New Zealand Cameroon
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Douala
Elevation 123 ft 1,276 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 10.090000, 14.450000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kaele (KLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kaele Airport (KLE) in Kaele, Cameroon is 15,740 kilometers (9,781 miles / 8,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 Cameroon. 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 17:38 in Christchurch, it's 05:38 in Kaele. With a 12-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 1,153 feet between the two airports. Kaele Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Kaele (KLE) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 154° (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 Kaele Airport (KLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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