CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
9,671 km
6,009 miles
WUS
Wuyishan
China
Distance
9,671 km
6,009 mi / 5,222 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
314°
northwest

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CHC WUS
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Nanping Wuyishan Airport
IATA Code CHC WUS
ICAO Code NZCH ZSWY
City Christchurch Wuyishan
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 123 ft 614 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 27.700000, 118.000000

Christchurch (CHC) to Wuyishan (WUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Nanping Wuyishan Airport (WUS) in Wuyishan, China is 9,671 kilometers (6,009 miles / 5,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 China. 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 07:36 in Christchurch, it's 02:36 in Wuyishan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wuyishan (WUS) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 144° (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 Nanping Wuyishan Airport (WUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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