CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
9,393 km
5,836 miles
VNA
Saravane
Laos
Distance
9,393 km
5,836 mi / 5,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC VNA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Saravane Airport
IATA Code CHC VNA
ICAO Code NZCH VLSV
City Christchurch Saravane
Country New Zealand Laos
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 123 ft 574 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 15.710000, 106.410000

Christchurch (CHC) to Saravane (VNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Saravane Airport (VNA) in Saravane, Laos is 9,393 kilometers (5,836 miles / 5,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Laos. 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 22:02 in Christchurch, it's 16:02 in Saravane. 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 Saravane (VNA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 138° (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 Saravane Airport (VNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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