CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
9,565 km
5,944 miles
FUO
Foshan
China
Distance
9,565 km
5,944 mi / 5,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
307°
northwest

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CHC FUO
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Foshan Shadi Airport
IATA Code CHC FUO
ICAO Code NZCH ZGFS
City Christchurch Foshan
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 123 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 23.080000, 113.070000

Christchurch (CHC) to Foshan (FUO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) in Foshan, China is 9,565 kilometers (5,944 miles / 5,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 China. 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 04:14 in Christchurch, it's 23:14 in Foshan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Foshan (FUO) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 141° (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 Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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