# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Niamtougou (LRL)

> 16,175 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,175 km / 10,051 mi / 8,734 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 195° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 169° (south)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Togo
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Africa
- **Time difference**: -12h (When it's 18:19 in Christchurch, it's 06:19 in Niamtougou)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,392 ft (LRL 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

### [Niamtougou International Airport (LRL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lrl-niamtougou-niamtougou-international-airport/1ef266de-b8b0-6018-b25e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Niamtougou, Togo
- ICAO: DXNG
- Timezone: Africa/Lome
- Coordinates: 9.770000, 1.090000
- Elevation: 1,515 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 18:19 in Christchurch, it's 06:19 in Niamtougou.
With a 12-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)
- [Niamtougou International Airport (LRL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lrl-niamtougou-niamtougou-international-airport/1ef266de-b8b0-6018-b25e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)