CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
17,842 km
11,086 miles
FDE
Førde
Norway
Distance
17,842 km
11,086 mi / 9,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
341°
north northwest

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CHC FDE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Bringeland Airport
IATA Code CHC FDE
ICAO Code NZCH ENBL
City Christchurch Førde
Country New Zealand Norway
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Oslo
Elevation 123 ft 1,046 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 61.390000, 5.760000

Christchurch (CHC) to Førde (FDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Bringeland Airport (FDE) in Førde, Norway is 17,842 kilometers (11,086 miles / 9,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Norway. 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 01:48 in Christchurch, it's 13:48 in Førde. 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 Førde (FDE) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 30° (north northeast). 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 Bringeland Airport (FDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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