CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
9,891 km
6,146 miles
KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
Distance
9,891 km
6,146 mi / 5,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
324°
northwest

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CHC KWJ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Gwangju Airport
IATA Code CHC KWJ
ICAO Code NZCH RKJJ
City Christchurch Gwangju
Country New Zealand South Korea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Seoul
Elevation 123 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 35.130000, 126.810000

Christchurch (CHC) to Gwangju (KWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea is 9,891 kilometers (6,146 miles / 5,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 South Korea. 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 17:22 in Christchurch, it's 13:22 in Gwangju. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gwangju (KWJ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 149° (south 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 Gwangju Airport (KWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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