CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,160 km
8,177 miles
RAZ
Rawalakot
Pakistan
Distance
13,160 km
8,177 mi / 7,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC RAZ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Rawalakot Airport
IATA Code CHC RAZ
ICAO Code NZCH OPRT
City Christchurch Rawalakot
Country New Zealand Pakistan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Karachi
Elevation 123 ft 5,479 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 33.850000, 73.800000

Christchurch (CHC) to Rawalakot (RAZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Rawalakot Airport (RAZ) in Rawalakot, Pakistan is 13,160 kilometers (8,177 miles / 7,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Pakistan. 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 04:27 in Christchurch, it's 20:27 in Rawalakot. With a 8-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 5,356 feet between the two airports. Rawalakot Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rawalakot (RAZ) 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 Rawalakot Airport (RAZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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