# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Iwo Jima Airport (IWO)

> 8,233 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,233 km / 5,116 mi / 4,446 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 331° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 157° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Japan
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -3h (When it's 03:06 in Christchurch, it's 00:06 in Iwo Jima Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 261 ft (IWO is higher than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Iwo Jima Airport (IWO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iwo-iwo-jima-airport/1ef266df-8b3b-6f64-a3f6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Iwo Jima Airport, Japan
- ICAO: RJAW
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 24.780000, 141.320000
- Elevation: 384 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:06 in Christchurch, it's 00:06 in Iwo Jima Airport.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Iwo Jima Airport (IWO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iwo-iwo-jima-airport/1ef266df-8b3b-6f64-a3f6-06bb2780ed98)
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