CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,121 km
6,910 miles
TKO
Tlokoeng
Lesotho
Distance
11,121 km
6,910 mi / 6,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC TKO
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Tlokoeng Airport
IATA Code CHC TKO
ICAO Code NZCH FXTK
City Christchurch Tlokoeng
Country New Zealand Lesotho
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Maseru
Elevation 123 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -29.230000, 28.880000

Christchurch (CHC) to Tlokoeng (TKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Tlokoeng Airport (TKO) in Tlokoeng, Lesotho is 11,121 kilometers (6,910 miles / 6,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 Lesotho. 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 23:50 in Christchurch, it's 12:50 in Tlokoeng. 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 6,877 feet between the two airports. Tlokoeng Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tlokoeng (TKO) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 154° (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 Tlokoeng Airport (TKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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