CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,767 km
8,554 miles
FAU
Fahud
Oman
Distance
13,767 km
8,554 mi / 7,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
270°
west

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CHC FAU
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Fahud Airport
IATA Code CHC FAU
ICAO Code NZCH OOFD
City Christchurch Fahud
Country New Zealand Oman
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Muscat
Elevation 123 ft 552 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 22.350000, 56.480000

Christchurch (CHC) to Fahud (FAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Fahud Airport (FAU) in Fahud, Oman is 13,767 kilometers (8,554 miles / 7,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Oman. 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 01:36 in Christchurch, it's 16:36 in Fahud. With a 9-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 Fahud (FAU) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 128° (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 Fahud Airport (FAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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