CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
18,384 km
11,423 miles
HGL
Helgoland
Germany
Distance
18,384 km
11,423 mi / 9,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
322°
northwest

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CHC HGL
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Helgoland-Dune Airport
IATA Code CHC HGL
ICAO Code NZCH EDXH
City Christchurch Helgoland
Country New Zealand Germany
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Berlin
Elevation 123 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 54.190000, 7.920000

Christchurch (CHC) to Helgoland (HGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) in Helgoland, Germany is 18,384 kilometers (11,423 miles / 9,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Germany. 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 22:48 in Christchurch, it's 10:48 in Helgoland. With a 12-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 Helgoland (HGL) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 49° (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 Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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