AFZ
Sabzevar
Iran
14,541 km
9,035 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
14,541 km
9,035 mi / 7,852 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
120°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

AFZ CHC
Airport Name Sabzevar National Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code AFZ CHC
ICAO Code OIMS NZCH
City Sabzevar Christchurch
Country Iran New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tehran Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 3,010 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 36.170000, 57.600000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Sabzevar (AFZ) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sabzevar National Airport (AFZ) in Sabzevar, Iran to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 14,541 kilometers (9,035 miles / 7,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Iran 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 05:38 in Sabzevar, it's 14:08 in Christchurch. With a 8.5-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 2,887 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Sabzevar National Airport.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Sabzevar (AFZ) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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