CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
9,541 km
5,928 miles
UTP
Rayong
Thailand
Distance
9,541 km
5,928 mi / 5,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC UTP
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport U-Tapao International Airport
IATA Code CHC UTP
ICAO Code NZCH VTBU
City Christchurch Rayong
Country New Zealand Thailand
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 123 ft 42 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 12.680000, 101.000000

Christchurch (CHC) to Rayong (UTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) in Rayong, Thailand is 9,541 kilometers (5,928 miles / 5,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Thailand. 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 23:16 in Christchurch, it's 17:16 in Rayong. With a 6-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 Rayong (UTP) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 136° (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 U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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