# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Wakkanai (WKJ)

> 10,340 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,340 km / 6,425 mi / 5,583 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 339° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 158° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Japan
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -3h (When it's 11:54 in Christchurch, it's 08:54 in Wakkanai)
- **Elevation difference**: 93 ft (WKJ is lower than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Wakkanai Airport (WKJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wkj-wakkanai-wakkanai-airport/1ef266df-8b8a-61b4-8d66-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Wakkanai, Japan
- ICAO: RJCW
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 45.400000, 141.800000
- Elevation: 30 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 11:54 in Christchurch, it's 08:54 in Wakkanai.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Wakkanai Airport (WKJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wkj-wakkanai-wakkanai-airport/1ef266df-8b8a-61b4-8d66-06bb2780ed98)
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