ASI
Ascension Island
SH
14,250 km
8,855 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
14,250 km
8,855 mi / 7,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Atlantic/St_Helena
Heading
186°
south

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ASI CHC
Airport Name RAF Ascension Island Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code ASI CHC
ICAO Code FHAW NZCH
City Ascension Island Christchurch
Country SH New Zealand
Timezone Atlantic/St_Helena Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 278 ft 123 ft
Coordinates -7.970000, -14.390000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Ascension Island (ASI) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Ascension Island (ASI) in Ascension Island, SH to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 14,250 kilometers (8,855 miles / 7,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

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 SH with New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:13 in Ascension Island, it's 16:13 in Christchurch. With a 13-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 Ascension Island (ASI) follows a heading of 171° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the RAF Ascension Island (ASI) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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