CHT
Waitangi
New Zealand
10,235 km
6,360 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
10,235 km
6,360 mi / 5,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Pacific/Chatham
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHT SZX
Airport Name Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code CHT SZX
ICAO Code NZCI ZGSZ
City Waitangi Shenzhen
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Chatham Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 43 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -43.810000, -176.460000 22.640000, 113.810000

Waitangi (CHT) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) in Waitangi, New Zealand to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 10,235 kilometers (6,360 miles / 5,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 11:55 in Waitangi, it's 06:10 in Shenzhen. The 5.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Waitangi (CHT) 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 Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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