CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
10,694 km
6,645 miles
XIC
Xichang
China
Distance
10,694 km
6,645 mi / 5,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
303°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

CHC XIC
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Xichang Qingshan Airport
IATA Code CHC XIC
ICAO Code NZCH ZUXC
City Christchurch Xichang
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 123 ft 5,112 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 27.990000, 102.180000

Christchurch (CHC) to Xichang (XIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) in Xichang, China is 10,694 kilometers (6,645 miles / 5,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 14:31 in Christchurch, it's 10:31 in Xichang. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,989 feet between the two airports. Xichang Qingshan Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Xichang (XIC) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 137° (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 Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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