AKU
Aksu
China
13,162 km
8,179 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
13,162 km
8,179 mi / 7,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AKU CHC
Airport Name Aksu Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code AKU CHC
ICAO Code ZWAK NZCH
City Aksu Christchurch
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 0 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 41.260000, 80.290000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Aksu (AKU) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aksu Airport (AKU) in Aksu, China to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 13,162 kilometers (8,179 miles / 7,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 China 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 07:48 in Aksu, it's 12:48 in Christchurch. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Aksu (AKU) follows a heading of 301° (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 Aksu Airport (AKU) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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