CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
16,460 km
10,228 miles
XKA
Kantchari
Burkina Faso
Distance
16,460 km
10,228 mi / 8,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC XKA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kantchari Airport
IATA Code CHC XKA
ICAO Code NZCH DFEL
City Christchurch Kantchari
Country New Zealand Burkina Faso
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 123 ft 879 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 12.470000, 1.500000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kantchari (XKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kantchari Airport (XKA) in Kantchari, Burkina Faso is 16,460 kilometers (10,228 miles / 8,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 18:25 in Christchurch, it's 05:25 in Kantchari. 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 Kantchari (XKA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 168° (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 Kantchari Airport (XKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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