CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
16,178 km
10,053 miles
KYE
Tripoli
Lebanon
Distance
16,178 km
10,053 mi / 8,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
270°
west

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CHC KYE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Rene Mouawad Air Base
IATA Code CHC KYE
ICAO Code NZCH OLKA
City Christchurch Tripoli
Country New Zealand Lebanon
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Beirut
Elevation 123 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 34.590000, 36.010000

Christchurch (CHC) to Tripoli (KYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) in Tripoli, Lebanon is 16,178 kilometers (10,053 miles / 8,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Lebanon. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:05 in Christchurch, it's 22:05 in Tripoli. 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.

The return flight from Tripoli (KYE) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 118° (east 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 Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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