ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
10,810 km
6,717 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
10,810 km
6,717 mi / 5,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ACJ CHC
Airport Name Anuradhapura Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code ACJ CHC
ICAO Code VCCA NZCH
City Anuradhapura Christchurch
Country Sri Lanka New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 324 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 8.300000, 80.430000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 10,810 kilometers (6,717 miles / 5,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Sri Lanka with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:12 in Anuradhapura, it's 04:42 in Christchurch. With a 7.5-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 Christchurch (CHC) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) follows a heading of 275° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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