CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
18,923 km
11,758 miles
CQF
Marck
France
Distance
18,923 km
11,758 mi / 10,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC CQF
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Calais-Dunkerque Airport
IATA Code CHC CQF
ICAO Code NZCH LFAC
City Christchurch Marck
Country New Zealand France
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Paris
Elevation 123 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 50.960000, 1.950000

Christchurch (CHC) to Marck (CQF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Calais-Dunkerque Airport (CQF) in Marck, France is 18,923 kilometers (11,758 miles / 10,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:51 in Christchurch, it's 11:51 in Marck. 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 Marck (CQF) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). 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 Calais-Dunkerque Airport (CQF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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