CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
9,128 km
5,672 miles
HUN
Hualien City
Taiwan
Distance
9,128 km
5,672 mi / 4,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
314°
northwest

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CHC HUN
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Hualien Airport
IATA Code CHC HUN
ICAO Code NZCH RCYU
City Christchurch Hualien City
Country New Zealand Taiwan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Taipei
Elevation 123 ft 52 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 24.020000, 121.620000

Christchurch (CHC) to Hualien City (HUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Hualien Airport (HUN) in Hualien City, Taiwan is 9,128 kilometers (5,672 miles / 4,928 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 17:43 in Christchurch, it's 12:43 in Hualien City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hualien City (HUN) 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 Hualien Airport (HUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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