CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
10,406 km
6,466 miles
RUN
St Denis
RE
Distance
10,406 km
6,466 mi / 5,619 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC RUN
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Roland Garros Airport
IATA Code CHC RUN
ICAO Code NZCH FMEE
City Christchurch St Denis
Country New Zealand RE
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Indian/Reunion
Elevation 123 ft 66 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -20.890000, 55.510000

Christchurch (CHC) to St Denis (RUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Roland Garros Airport (RUN) in St Denis, RE is 10,406 kilometers (6,466 miles / 5,619 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:18 in Christchurch, it's 01:18 in St Denis. With a 9-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 St Denis (RUN) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 140° (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 Roland Garros Airport (RUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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