CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
16,058 km
9,978 miles
OTC
Bol
Chad
Distance
16,058 km
9,978 mi / 8,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
219°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC OTC
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Bol Airport
IATA Code CHC OTC
ICAO Code NZCH FTTL
City Christchurch Bol
Country New Zealand Chad
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 123 ft 955 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 13.440000, 14.740000

Christchurch (CHC) to Bol (OTC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Bol Airport (OTC) in Bol, Chad is 16,058 kilometers (9,978 miles / 8,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 Chad. 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 07:55 in Christchurch, it's 19:55 in Bol. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Bol (OTC) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 152° (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 Bol Airport (OTC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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