AKY
Sittwe
Myanmar
10,739 km
6,673 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
10,739 km
6,673 mi / 5,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
134°
southeast

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AKY CHC
Airport Name Sittwe Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code AKY CHC
ICAO Code VYSW NZCH
City Sittwe Christchurch
Country Myanmar New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Yangon Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 27 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 20.130000, 92.870000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Sittwe (AKY) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sittwe Airport (AKY) in Sittwe, Myanmar to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 10,739 kilometers (6,673 miles / 5,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 Myanmar 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 05:18 in Sittwe, it's 11:48 in Christchurch. With a 6.5-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 Sittwe (AKY) follows a heading of 292° (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 Sittwe Airport (AKY) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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