CFN
Donegal
Ireland
18,729 km
11,638 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
18,729 km
11,638 mi / 10,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
357°
north

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CFN CHC
Airport Name Donegal Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code CFN CHC
ICAO Code EIDL NZCH
City Donegal Christchurch
Country Ireland New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Dublin Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 30 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 55.040000, -8.340000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Donegal (CFN) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Donegal Airport (CFN) in Donegal, Ireland to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 18,729 kilometers (11,638 miles / 10,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Ireland 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 20:38 in Donegal, it's 09:38 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 Donegal (CFN) follows a heading of 2° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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