CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,916 km
9,268 miles
KST
Kosti
Sudan
Distance
14,916 km
9,268 mi / 8,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
241°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

CHC KST
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kosti Airport
IATA Code CHC KST
ICAO Code NZCH HSKI
City Christchurch Kosti
Country New Zealand Sudan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 123 ft 1,289 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 13.180000, 32.730000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kosti (KST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kosti Airport (KST) in Kosti, Sudan is 14,916 kilometers (9,268 miles / 8,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Sudan. 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 17:32 in Christchurch, it's 07:32 in Kosti. 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 1,166 feet between the two airports. Kosti Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Kosti (KST) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 139° (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 Kosti Airport (KST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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