CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
16,700 km
10,377 miles
XAR
Aribinda
Burkina Faso
Distance
16,700 km
10,377 mi / 9,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC XAR
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Aribinda Airport
IATA Code CHC XAR
ICAO Code NZCH DFOY
City Christchurch Aribinda
Country New Zealand Burkina Faso
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 123 ft 1,122 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 14.220000, -0.880000

Christchurch (CHC) to Aribinda (XAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Aribinda Airport (XAR) in Aribinda, Burkina Faso is 16,700 kilometers (10,377 miles / 9,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 14:01 in Christchurch, it's 01:01 in Aribinda. 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 Aribinda (XAR) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 170° (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 Aribinda Airport (XAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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