# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Keetmanshoop (KMP)

> 11,802 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,802 km / 7,333 mi / 6,372 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 204° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 161° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Namibia
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Africa
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 05:26 in Christchurch, it's 19:26 in Keetmanshoop)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,383 ft (KMP is higher than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Keetmanshoop Airport (KMP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kmp-keetmanshoop-keetmanshoop-airport/1ef266de-e11a-604e-9fd7-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Keetmanshoop, Namibia
- ICAO: FYKT
- Timezone: Africa/Windhoek
- Coordinates: -26.540000, 18.110000
- Elevation: 3,506 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 05:26 in Christchurch, it's 19:26 in Keetmanshoop.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Keetmanshoop Airport (KMP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kmp-keetmanshoop-keetmanshoop-airport/1ef266de-e11a-604e-9fd7-06bb2780ed98)
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