AKH
Prince Sultan Air Base
Saudi Arabia
14,601 km
9,072 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
14,601 km
9,072 mi / 7,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
128°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

AKH CHC
Airport Name Prince Sultan Air Base Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code AKH CHC
ICAO Code OEPS NZCH
City N/A Christchurch
Country Saudi Arabia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,651 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 24.060000, 47.580000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) in Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 14,601 kilometers (9,072 miles / 7,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 11:27 in Prince Sultan Air Base, it's 20:27 in Christchurch. With a 9-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 1,528 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Prince Sultan Air Base.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) follows a heading of 265° (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 Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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