CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,651 km
9,103 miles
QJB
Jubail
Saudi Arabia
Distance
14,651 km
9,103 mi / 7,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

CHC QJB
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Jubail Airport
IATA Code CHC QJB
ICAO Code NZCH OEJB
City Christchurch Jubail
Country New Zealand Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 123 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 27.040000, 49.410000

Christchurch (CHC) to Jubail (QJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Jubail Airport (QJB) in Jubail, Saudi Arabia is 14,651 kilometers (9,103 miles / 7,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 02:27 in Christchurch, it's 16:27 in Jubail. With a 10-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 Jubail (QJB) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 125° (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 Jubail Airport (QJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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