CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
18,126 km
11,263 miles
EUN
El Aaiun
EH
Distance
18,126 km
11,263 mi / 9,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
162°
south southeast

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CHC EUN
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Hassan I Airport
IATA Code CHC EUN
ICAO Code NZCH GMML
City Christchurch El Aaiun
Country New Zealand EH
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 123 ft 207 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 27.150000, -13.220000

Christchurch (CHC) to El Aaiun (EUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Hassan I Airport (EUN) in El Aaiun, EH is 18,126 kilometers (11,263 miles / 9,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 EH. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:13 in Christchurch, it's 18:13 in El Aaiun. With a 12-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 El Aaiun (EUN) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 194° (south southwest). 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 Hassan I Airport (EUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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