CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,749 km
9,786 miles
YOL
Yola
Nigeria
Distance
15,749 km
9,786 mi / 8,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC YOL
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Yola Airport
IATA Code CHC YOL
ICAO Code NZCH DNYO
City Christchurch Yola
Country New Zealand Nigeria
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Lagos
Elevation 123 ft 599 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 9.260000, 12.430000

Christchurch (CHC) to Yola (YOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Yola Airport (YOL) in Yola, Nigeria is 15,749 kilometers (9,786 miles / 8,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 Nigeria. 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 21:45 in Christchurch, it's 09:45 in Yola. 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.

The return flight from Yola (YOL) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 157° (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 Yola Airport (YOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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