CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
10,113 km
6,284 miles
HFE
Hefei
China
Distance
10,113 km
6,284 mi / 5,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
316°
northwest

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CHC HFE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Hefei Xinqiao International Airport
IATA Code CHC HFE
ICAO Code NZCH ZSOF
City Christchurch Hefei
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 123 ft 210 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 31.990000, 116.970000

Christchurch (CHC) to Hefei (HFE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) in Hefei, China is 10,113 kilometers (6,284 miles / 5,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 China. 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 14:08 in Christchurch, it's 09:08 in Hefei. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hefei (HFE) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 143° (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 Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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