CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
16,012 km
9,949 miles
NIA
Nimba
Liberia
Distance
16,012 km
9,949 mi / 8,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

CHC NIA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Nimba Airport
IATA Code CHC NIA
ICAO Code NZCH GLNA
City Christchurch Nimba
Country New Zealand Liberia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 123 ft 1,632 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 7.500000, -8.600000

Christchurch (CHC) to Nimba (NIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Nimba Airport (NIA) in Nimba, Liberia is 16,012 kilometers (9,949 miles / 8,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 Liberia. 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 23:51 in Christchurch, it's 10:51 in Nimba. With a 13-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 1,509 feet between the two airports. Nimba Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Nimba (NIA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 181° (south). 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 Nimba Airport (NIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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