CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,377 km
7,069 miles
LLE
Malelane
South Africa
Distance
11,377 km
7,069 mi / 6,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC LLE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Riverside Airport
IATA Code CHC LLE
ICAO Code NZCH FAMN
City Christchurch Malelane
Country New Zealand South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 123 ft 1,024 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -25.430000, 31.580000

Christchurch (CHC) to Malelane (LLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Riverside Airport (LLE) in Malelane, South Africa is 11,377 kilometers (7,069 miles / 6,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 South Africa. 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 23:19 in Christchurch, it's 12:19 in Malelane. 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 Malelane (LLE) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 152° (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 Riverside Airport (LLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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