CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
16,376 km
10,176 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
16,376 km
10,176 mi / 8,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
190°
south

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Airport Comparison

CHC XLU
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code CHC XLU
ICAO Code NZCH DFCL
City Christchurch Leo
Country New Zealand Burkina Faso
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 123 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 11.100000, -2.100000

Christchurch (CHC) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 16,376 kilometers (10,176 miles / 8,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 03:14 in Christchurch, it's 15:14 in Leo. With a 12-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 1,058 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 173° (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 Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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