CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,751 km
7,923 miles
KMZ
Kaoma
Zambia
Distance
12,751 km
7,923 mi / 6,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC KMZ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kaoma Airport
IATA Code CHC KMZ
ICAO Code NZCH FLKO
City Christchurch Kaoma
Country New Zealand Zambia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 123 ft 3,670 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -14.800000, 24.780000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kaoma (KMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kaoma Airport (KMZ) in Kaoma, Zambia is 12,751 kilometers (7,923 miles / 6,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Zambia. 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 00:35 in Christchurch, it's 13:35 in Kaoma. 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 3,547 feet between the two airports. Kaoma Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

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

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