CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
9,507 km
5,907 miles
CJM
Chumphon Airport
Thailand
Distance
9,507 km
5,907 mi / 5,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC CJM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Chumphon Airport
IATA Code CHC CJM
ICAO Code NZCH VTSE
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Thailand
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 123 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 10.710000, 99.360000

Christchurch (CHC) to Chumphon Airport (CJM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Chumphon Airport (CJM) in Chumphon Airport, Thailand is 9,507 kilometers (5,907 miles / 5,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:43 in Christchurch, it's 07:43 in Chumphon Airport. With a 6-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 Chumphon Airport (CJM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 136° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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