CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
17,157 km
10,661 miles
UME
Umea
Sweden
Distance
17,157 km
10,661 mi / 9,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC UME
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Umea Airport
IATA Code CHC UME
ICAO Code NZCH ESNU
City Christchurch Umea
Country New Zealand Sweden
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 123 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 63.790000, 20.280000

Christchurch (CHC) to Umea (UME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Umea Airport (UME) in Umea, Sweden is 17,157 kilometers (10,661 miles / 9,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:21 in Christchurch, it's 11:21 in Umea. With a 12-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 Umea (UME) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 51° (northeast). 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 Umea Airport (UME) 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.