CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
10,332 km
6,420 miles
FNJ
Pyongyang
KP
Distance
10,332 km
6,420 mi / 5,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC FNJ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Sunan International Airport
IATA Code CHC FNJ
ICAO Code NZCH ZKPY
City Christchurch Pyongyang
Country New Zealand KP
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 123 ft 117 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 39.220000, 125.670000

Christchurch (CHC) to Pyongyang (FNJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Sunan International Airport (FNJ) in Pyongyang, KP is 10,332 kilometers (6,420 miles / 5,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 KP. 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 10:28 in Christchurch, it's 06:28 in Pyongyang. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Pyongyang (FNJ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 148° (south 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 Sunan International Airport (FNJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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