CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
18,720 km
11,632 miles
EML
Emmen Airport
Switzerland
Distance
18,720 km
11,632 mi / 10,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
293°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

CHC EML
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Emmen Airport
IATA Code CHC EML
ICAO Code NZCH LSME
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Switzerland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Zurich
Elevation 123 ft 1,400 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 47.090000, 8.310000

Christchurch (CHC) to Emmen Airport (EML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Emmen Airport (EML) in Emmen Airport, Switzerland is 18,720 kilometers (11,632 miles / 10,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Switzerland. 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 13:44 in Christchurch, it's 03:44 in Emmen Airport. With a 10-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 1,277 feet between the two airports. Emmen Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Emmen Airport (EML) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 78° (east 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 Emmen Airport (EML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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