CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,250 km
7,612 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
12,250 km
7,612 mi / 6,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
205°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

CHC WDH
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code CHC WDH
ICAO Code NZCH FYWH
City Christchurch Windhoek
Country New Zealand Namibia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 123 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Christchurch (CHC) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 12,250 kilometers (7,612 miles / 6,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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 Namibia. 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 21:53 in Christchurch, it's 11:53 in Windhoek. 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 5,517 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International 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 Windhoek (WDH) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 161° (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 Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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