CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
9,356 km
5,814 miles
KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
Distance
9,356 km
5,814 mi / 5,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
312°
northwest

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CHC KNH
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kinmen Airport
IATA Code CHC KNH
ICAO Code NZCH RCBS
City Christchurch Shang-I
Country New Zealand Taiwan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Taipei
Elevation 123 ft 93 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 24.430000, 118.360000

Christchurch (CHC) to Shang-I (KNH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan is 9,356 kilometers (5,814 miles / 5,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 00:07 in Christchurch, it's 19:07 in Shang-I. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shang-I (KNH) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 144° (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 Kinmen Airport (KNH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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