CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,371 km
7,687 miles
VFA
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Distance
12,371 km
7,687 mi / 6,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
214°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

CHC VFA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Victoria Falls International Airport
IATA Code CHC VFA
ICAO Code NZCH FVFA
City Christchurch Victoria Falls
Country New Zealand Zimbabwe
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Harare
Elevation 123 ft 3,490 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -18.100000, 25.840000

Christchurch (CHC) to Victoria Falls (VFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is 12,371 kilometers (7,687 miles / 6,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 Zimbabwe. 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 17:15 in Christchurch, it's 07:15 in Victoria Falls. With a 10-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 3,367 feet between the two airports. Victoria Falls International Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Victoria Falls (VFA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 155° (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 Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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