CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
19,293 km
11,988 miles
FAO
Faro
Portugal
Distance
19,293 km
11,988 mi / 10,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
176°
south

Airport Comparison

CHC FAO
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Faro Airport
IATA Code CHC FAO
ICAO Code NZCH LPFR
City Christchurch Faro
Country New Zealand Portugal
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 123 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 37.010000, -7.970000

Christchurch (CHC) to Faro (FAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Faro Airport (FAO) in Faro, Portugal is 19,293 kilometers (11,988 miles / 10,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:09 in Christchurch, it's 05:09 in Faro. 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 Faro (FAO) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 183° (south). 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 Faro Airport (FAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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