AQJ
Aqaba
Jordan
15,970 km
9,924 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
15,970 km
9,924 mi / 8,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Asia/Amman
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AQJ CHC
Airport Name Aqaba King Hussein International Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code AQJ CHC
ICAO Code OJAQ NZCH
City Aqaba Christchurch
Country Jordan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Amman Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 175 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 29.610000, 35.020000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Aqaba (AQJ) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba, Jordan to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 15,970 kilometers (9,924 miles / 8,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 Jordan with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:06 in Aqaba, it's 07:06 in Christchurch. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Aqaba (AQJ) follows a heading of 262° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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