AKJ
Asahikawa
Japan
10,142 km
6,302 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
10,142 km
6,302 mi / 5,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AKJ CHC
Airport Name Asahikawa Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code AKJ CHC
ICAO Code RJEC NZCH
City Asahikawa Christchurch
Country Japan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 721 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 43.670000, 142.450000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Asahikawa (AKJ) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) in Asahikawa, Japan to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 10,142 kilometers (6,302 miles / 5,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 Japan 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 12:57 in Asahikawa, it's 16:57 in Christchurch. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Asahikawa (AKJ) follows a heading of 339° (north 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 Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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