CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,119 km
8,152 miles
KWZ
Kolwezi Airport
DR Congo
Distance
13,119 km
8,152 mi / 7,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
217°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

CHC KWZ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kolwezi Airport
IATA Code CHC KWZ
ICAO Code NZCH FZQM
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand DR Congo
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 123 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -10.770000, 25.510000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) in Kolwezi Airport, DR Congo is 13,119 kilometers (8,152 miles / 7,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 DR Congo. 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 11:04 in Christchurch, it's 01:04 in Kolwezi Airport. 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 4,884 feet between the two airports. Kolwezi 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 Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 153° (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 Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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