CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
16,928 km
10,519 miles
VRK
Varkaus / Joroinen
Finland
Distance
16,928 km
10,519 mi / 9,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
325°
northwest

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CHC VRK
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Varkaus Airport
IATA Code CHC VRK
ICAO Code NZCH EFVR
City Christchurch Varkaus / Joroinen
Country New Zealand Finland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 123 ft 286 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 62.170000, 27.870000

Christchurch (CHC) to Varkaus / Joroinen (VRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Varkaus Airport (VRK) in Varkaus / Joroinen, Finland is 16,928 kilometers (10,519 miles / 9,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Finland. 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 05:21 in Christchurch, it's 18:21 in Varkaus / Joroinen. With a 11-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 Varkaus / Joroinen (VRK) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Varkaus Airport (VRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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