CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,069 km
8,121 miles
ZKB
Kasaba Bay
Zambia
Distance
13,069 km
8,121 mi / 7,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
224°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

CHC ZKB
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kasaba Bay Airport
IATA Code CHC ZKB
ICAO Code NZCH FLKY
City Christchurch Kasaba Bay
Country New Zealand Zambia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 123 ft 2,780 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -8.530000, 30.660000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kasaba Bay (ZKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kasaba Bay Airport (ZKB) in Kasaba Bay, Zambia is 13,069 kilometers (8,121 miles / 7,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 Zambia. 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 18:04 in Christchurch, it's 08:04 in Kasaba Bay. With a 10-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 2,657 feet between the two airports. Kasaba Bay Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Kasaba Bay (ZKB) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 150° (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 Kasaba Bay Airport (ZKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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