AXJ
Amakusa Airport
Japan
9,481 km
5,891 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
9,481 km
5,891 mi / 5,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AXJ CHC
Airport Name Amakusa Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code AXJ CHC
ICAO Code RJDA NZCH
City N/A Christchurch
Country Japan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 340 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 32.480000, 130.160000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Amakusa Airport (AXJ) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amakusa Airport (AXJ) in Amakusa Airport, Japan to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 9,481 kilometers (5,891 miles / 5,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 Japan 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 19:21 in Amakusa Airport, it's 23:21 in Christchurch. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Amakusa Airport (AXJ) follows a heading of 325° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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