AWZ
Ahwaz
Iran
14,969 km
9,301 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
14,969 km
9,301 mi / 8,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
122°
east southeast

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AWZ CHC
Airport Name Ahwaz Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code AWZ CHC
ICAO Code OIAW NZCH
City Ahwaz Christchurch
Country Iran New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tehran Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 66 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 31.340000, 48.760000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Ahwaz (AWZ) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ahwaz Airport (AWZ) in Ahwaz, Iran to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 14,969 kilometers (9,301 miles / 8,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 Iran 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 10:26 in Ahwaz, it's 19:56 in Christchurch. With a 9.5-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 Ahwaz (AWZ) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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