# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Luiza (LZA)

> 13,628 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,628 km / 8,468 mi / 7,358 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 216° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 155° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → DR Congo
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Africa
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 03:28 in Christchurch, it's 17:28 in Luiza)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,767 ft (LZA 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

### [Luiza Airport (LZA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lza-luiza-luiza-airport/1ef266de-e566-651c-9809-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Luiza, DR Congo
- ICAO: FZUG
- Timezone: Africa/Lubumbashi
- Coordinates: -7.180000, 22.400000
- Elevation: 2,890 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 03:28 in Christchurch, it's 17:28 in Luiza.
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)
- [Luiza Airport (LZA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lza-luiza-luiza-airport/1ef266de-e566-651c-9809-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)