CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,750 km
9,787 miles
UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
Distance
15,750 km
9,787 mi / 8,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
177°
south

Airport Comparison

CHC UCN
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Buchanan Airport
IATA Code CHC UCN
ICAO Code NZCH GLBU
City Christchurch Buchanan
Country New Zealand Liberia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 123 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 5.170000, -9.280000

Christchurch (CHC) to Buchanan (UCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia is 15,750 kilometers (9,787 miles / 8,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 08:32 in Christchurch, it's 19:32 in Buchanan. 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.

The return flight from Buchanan (UCN) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 182° (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 Buchanan Airport (UCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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