CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
9,240 km
5,741 miles
HSZ
Hsinchu City
Taiwan
Distance
9,240 km
5,741 mi / 4,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
314°
northwest

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CHC HSZ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Hsinchu Air Base
IATA Code CHC HSZ
ICAO Code NZCH RCPO
City Christchurch Hsinchu City
Country New Zealand Taiwan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Taipei
Elevation 123 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 24.820000, 120.940000

Christchurch (CHC) to Hsinchu City (HSZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Hsinchu Air Base (HSZ) in Hsinchu City, Taiwan is 9,240 kilometers (5,741 miles / 4,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 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 14:45 in Christchurch, it's 09:45 in Hsinchu City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hsinchu City (HSZ) 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 Hsinchu Air Base (HSZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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