CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
17,950 km
11,154 miles
FAE
Vagar
FO
Distance
17,950 km
11,154 mi / 9,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
360°
north

Airport Comparison

CHC FAE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Vagar Airport
IATA Code CHC FAE
ICAO Code NZCH EKVG
City Christchurch Vagar
Country New Zealand FO
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Atlantic/Faroe
Elevation 123 ft 280 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 62.060000, -7.280000

Christchurch (CHC) to Vagar (FAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Vagar Airport (FAE) in Vagar, FO is 17,950 kilometers (11,154 miles / 9,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:32 in Christchurch, it's 16:32 in Vagar. With a 13-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 Vagar (FAE) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 0° (north). 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 Vagar Airport (FAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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