CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
9,734 km
6,049 miles
SQD
Shangrao
China
Distance
9,734 km
6,049 mi / 5,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
314°
northwest

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CHC SQD
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Sanqingshan
IATA Code CHC SQD
ICAO Code NZCH ZSSR
City Christchurch Shangrao
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 123 ft 340 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 28.380000, 117.960000

Christchurch (CHC) to Shangrao (SQD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Sanqingshan (SQD) in Shangrao, China is 9,734 kilometers (6,049 miles / 5,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 China. 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 16:33 in Christchurch, it's 11:33 in Shangrao. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shangrao (SQD) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 144° (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 Sanqingshan (SQD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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