CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
19,010 km
11,813 miles
FFD
Fairford
United Kingdom
Distance
19,010 km
11,813 mi / 10,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
337°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

CHC FFD
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport RAF Fairford
IATA Code CHC FFD
ICAO Code NZCH EGVA
City Christchurch Fairford
Country New Zealand United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/London
Elevation 123 ft 286 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 51.680000, -1.790000

Christchurch (CHC) to Fairford (FFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to RAF Fairford (FFD) in Fairford, United Kingdom is 19,010 kilometers (11,813 miles / 10,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 16:42 in Christchurch, it's 05:42 in Fairford. With a 11-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 Fairford (FFD) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 RAF Fairford (FFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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