# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Likoma Island (LIX)

> 12,501 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,501 km / 7,768 mi / 6,750 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 225° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 148° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Malawi
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Africa
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 09:26 in Christchurch, it's 23:26 in Likoma Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,477 ft (LIX is higher than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Likoma Island Airport (LIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lix-likoma-island-likoma-island-airport/1ef266de-e001-6b44-9830-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Likoma Island, Malawi
- ICAO: FWLK
- Timezone: Africa/Blantyre
- Coordinates: -12.080000, 34.730000
- Elevation: 1,600 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 09:26 in Christchurch, it's 23:26 in Likoma Island.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Likoma Island Airport (LIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lix-likoma-island-likoma-island-airport/1ef266de-e001-6b44-9830-06bb2780ed98)
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