CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,391 km
8,942 miles
EAM
Nejran Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
14,391 km
8,942 mi / 7,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
256°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

CHC EAM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Nejran Airport
IATA Code CHC EAM
ICAO Code NZCH OENG
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 123 ft 3,982 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 17.610000, 44.420000

Christchurch (CHC) to Nejran Airport (EAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Nejran Airport (EAM) in Nejran Airport, Saudi Arabia is 14,391 kilometers (8,942 miles / 7,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 23:10 in Christchurch, it's 14:10 in Nejran Airport. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,859 feet between the two airports. Nejran Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Nejran Airport (EAM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 132° (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 Nejran Airport (EAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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