CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
9,878 km
6,138 miles
TAE
Daegu
South Korea
Distance
9,878 km
6,138 mi / 5,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC TAE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Daegu Airport
IATA Code CHC TAE
ICAO Code NZCH RKTN
City Christchurch Daegu
Country New Zealand South Korea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Seoul
Elevation 123 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 35.890000, 128.660000

Christchurch (CHC) to Daegu (TAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Daegu Airport (TAE) in Daegu, South Korea is 9,878 kilometers (6,138 miles / 5,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 South Korea. 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 21:42 in Christchurch, it's 17:42 in Daegu. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Daegu (TAE) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 150° (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 Daegu Airport (TAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.