CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,778 km
9,804 miles
LFW
Lome
Togo
Distance
15,778 km
9,804 mi / 8,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
194°
south southwest

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CHC LFW
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Lome-Tokoin Airport
IATA Code CHC LFW
ICAO Code NZCH DXXX
City Christchurch Lome
Country New Zealand Togo
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Lome
Elevation 123 ft 72 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 6.170000, 1.250000

Christchurch (CHC) to Lome (LFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) in Lome, Togo is 15,778 kilometers (9,804 miles / 8,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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 Togo. 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 08:15 in Christchurch, it's 19:15 in Lome. With a 13-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 Lome (LFW) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 170° (south). 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 Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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