CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
17,577 km
10,922 miles
NOR
Nordfjordur
Iceland
Distance
17,577 km
10,922 mi / 9,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
north

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CHC NOR
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Nordfjordur Airport
IATA Code CHC NOR
ICAO Code NZCH BINF
City Christchurch Nordfjordur
Country New Zealand Iceland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 123 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 65.130000, -13.750000

Christchurch (CHC) to Nordfjordur (NOR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Nordfjordur Airport (NOR) in Nordfjordur, Iceland is 17,577 kilometers (10,922 miles / 9,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 Iceland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:40 in Christchurch, it's 22:40 in Nordfjordur. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Nordfjordur (NOR) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 348° (north northwest). 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 Nordfjordur Airport (NOR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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