CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
10,000 km
6,213 miles
CSX
Changsha
China
Distance
10,000 km
6,213 mi / 5,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC CSX
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Changsha Huanghua Airport
IATA Code CHC CSX
ICAO Code NZCH ZGHA
City Christchurch Changsha
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 123 ft 217 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 28.190000, 113.220000

Christchurch (CHC) to Changsha (CSX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) in Changsha, China is 10,000 kilometers (6,213 miles / 5,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 China. 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 08:29 in Christchurch, it's 03:29 in Changsha. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Changsha (CSX) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 141° (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 Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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