ALF
Alta
Norway
16,602 km
10,316 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
16,602 km
10,316 mi / 8,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ALF CHC
Airport Name Alta Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code ALF CHC
ICAO Code ENAT NZCH
City Alta Christchurch
Country Norway New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Oslo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 9 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 69.980000, 23.370000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Alta (ALF) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alta Airport (ALF) in Alta, Norway to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 16,602 kilometers (10,316 miles / 8,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Norway with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:43 in Alta, it's 14:43 in Christchurch. With a 12-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 Alta (ALF) follows a heading of 340° (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 Alta Airport (ALF) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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