CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,426 km
7,100 miles
LMR
Lime Acres
South Africa
Distance
11,426 km
7,100 mi / 6,170 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
208°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

CHC LMR
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport
IATA Code CHC LMR
ICAO Code NZCH FALC
City Christchurch Lime Acres
Country New Zealand South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 123 ft 4,900 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -28.360000, 23.440000

Christchurch (CHC) to Lime Acres (LMR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport (LMR) in Lime Acres, South Africa is 11,426 kilometers (7,100 miles / 6,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 15:29 in Christchurch, it's 05:29 in Lime Acres. 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 4,777 feet between the two airports. Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Lime Acres (LMR) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 158° (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 Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport (LMR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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