CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,972 km
9,925 miles
ETH
Eilat
Israel
Distance
15,972 km
9,925 mi / 8,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

CHC ETH
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Eilat Airport
IATA Code CHC ETH
ICAO Code NZCH LLET
City Christchurch Eilat
Country New Zealand Israel
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 123 ft 42 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 29.560000, 34.960000

Christchurch (CHC) to Eilat (ETH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Eilat Airport (ETH) in Eilat, Israel is 15,972 kilometers (9,925 miles / 8,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Israel. 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 20:58 in Christchurch, it's 09:58 in Eilat. With a 11-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 Eilat (ETH) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 124° (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 Eilat Airport (ETH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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