CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,213 km
9,453 miles
NSI
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
15,213 km
9,453 mi / 8,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
208°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

CHC NSI
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport
IATA Code CHC NSI
ICAO Code NZCH FKYS
City Christchurch Yaounde
Country New Zealand Cameroon
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Douala
Elevation 123 ft 2,278 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 3.720000, 11.550000

Christchurch (CHC) to Yaounde (NSI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 15,213 kilometers (9,453 miles / 8,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Cameroon. 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 13:09 in Christchurch, it's 02:09 in Yaounde. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,155 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (NSI) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 160° (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 Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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