CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
18,479 km
11,482 miles
OBF
Oberpfaffenhofen Airport
Germany
Distance
18,479 km
11,482 mi / 9,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
296°
west northwest

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CHC OBF
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Oberpfaffenhofen Airport
IATA Code CHC OBF
ICAO Code NZCH EDMO
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Germany
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Berlin
Elevation 123 ft 1,947 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 48.080000, 11.280000

Christchurch (CHC) to Oberpfaffenhofen Airport (OBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Oberpfaffenhofen Airport (OBF) in Oberpfaffenhofen Airport, Germany is 18,479 kilometers (11,482 miles / 9,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Germany. 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 13:17 in Christchurch, it's 01:17 in Oberpfaffenhofen Airport. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,824 feet between the two airports. Oberpfaffenhofen Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Oberpfaffenhofen Airport (OBF) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). 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 Oberpfaffenhofen Airport (OBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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