CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,954 km
9,914 miles
SVF
Save
Benin
Distance
15,954 km
9,914 mi / 8,615 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC SVF
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Save Airport
IATA Code CHC SVF
ICAO Code NZCH DBBS
City Christchurch Save
Country New Zealand Benin
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 123 ft 597 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 8.020000, 2.460000

Christchurch (CHC) to Save (SVF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Save Airport (SVF) in Save, Benin is 15,954 kilometers (9,914 miles / 8,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 Benin. 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 21:56 in Christchurch, it's 09:56 in Save. 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 Save (SVF) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 168° (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 Save Airport (SVF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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