CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
16,269 km
10,109 miles
WZA
Wa
Ghana
Distance
16,269 km
10,109 mi / 8,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
189°
south

Airport Comparison

CHC WZA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Wa Airport
IATA Code CHC WZA
ICAO Code NZCH DGLW
City Christchurch Wa
Country New Zealand Ghana
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Accra
Elevation 123 ft 1,060 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 10.080000, -2.510000

Christchurch (CHC) to Wa (WZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Wa Airport (WZA) in Wa, Ghana is 16,269 kilometers (10,109 miles / 8,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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 Ghana. 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 09:38 in Christchurch, it's 20:38 in Wa. 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 Wa (WZA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 174° (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 Wa Airport (WZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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