CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,770 km
7,935 miles
ZNZ
Kiembi Samaki
Tanzania
Distance
12,770 km
7,935 mi / 6,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC ZNZ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Zanzibar Airport
IATA Code CHC ZNZ
ICAO Code NZCH HTZA
City Christchurch Kiembi Samaki
Country New Zealand Tanzania
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 123 ft 54 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -6.220000, 39.220000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kiembi Samaki (ZNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) in Kiembi Samaki, Tanzania is 12,770 kilometers (7,935 miles / 6,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 Tanzania. 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 09:48 in Christchurch, it's 23:48 in Kiembi Samaki. 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.

The return flight from Kiembi Samaki (ZNZ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 144° (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 Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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