CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,388 km
7,076 miles
XNN
Xining
China
Distance
11,388 km
7,076 mi / 6,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC XNN
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Xining Caojiabu Airport
IATA Code CHC XNN
ICAO Code NZCH ZLXN
City Christchurch Xining
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 36.530000, 102.040000

Christchurch (CHC) to Xining (XNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) in Xining, China is 11,388 kilometers (7,076 miles / 6,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 15:27 in Christchurch, it's 10:27 in Xining. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Xining (XNN) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 136° (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 Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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