CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
9,543 km
5,930 miles
OKJ
Okayama City
Japan
Distance
9,543 km
5,930 mi / 5,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC OKJ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Okayama Airport
IATA Code CHC OKJ
ICAO Code NZCH RJOB
City Christchurch Okayama City
Country New Zealand Japan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 123 ft 806 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 34.760000, 133.850000

Christchurch (CHC) to Okayama City (OKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Okayama Airport (OKJ) in Okayama City, Japan is 9,543 kilometers (5,930 miles / 5,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Japan. 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 00:32 in Christchurch, it's 20:32 in Okayama City. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Okayama City (OKJ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 153° (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 Okayama Airport (OKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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