# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)

> 8,990 km · estimated flight time 12h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,990 km / 5,586 mi / 4,854 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 288° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 136° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Thailand
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -5h (When it's 22:12 in Christchurch, it's 17:12 in Narathiwat Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 107 ft (NAW is lower 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

### [Narathiwat Airport (NAW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/naw-narathiwat-airport/1ef266df-f58a-63de-afbf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Narathiwat Airport, Thailand
- ICAO: VTSC
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
- Coordinates: 6.520000, 101.740000
- Elevation: 16 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 22:12 in Christchurch, it's 17:12 in Narathiwat Airport.
The 5-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)
- [Narathiwat Airport (NAW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/naw-narathiwat-airport/1ef266df-f58a-63de-afbf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)