CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
10,836 km
6,733 miles
NAY
Beijing
China
Distance
10,836 km
6,733 mi / 5,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
320°
northwest

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CHC NAY
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Beijing Nanyuan Airport
IATA Code CHC NAY
ICAO Code NZCH ZBNY
City Christchurch Beijing
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 39.780000, 116.390000

Christchurch (CHC) to Beijing (NAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) in Beijing, China is 10,836 kilometers (6,733 miles / 5,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 China. 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 19:28 in Christchurch, it's 14:28 in Beijing. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Beijing (NAY) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 143° (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 Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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