CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
8,999 km
5,592 miles
HCN
Hengchung
Taiwan
Distance
8,999 km
5,592 mi / 4,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC HCN
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Hengchun Airport
IATA Code CHC HCN
ICAO Code NZCH RCKW
City Christchurch Hengchung
Country New Zealand Taiwan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Taipei
Elevation 123 ft 46 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 22.040000, 120.730000

Christchurch (CHC) to Hengchung (HCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Hengchun Airport (HCN) in Hengchung, Taiwan is 8,999 kilometers (5,592 miles / 4,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Taiwan. 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 09:56 in Christchurch, it's 04:56 in Hengchung. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hengchung (HCN) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 145° (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 Hengchun Airport (HCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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