CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
18,052 km
11,217 miles
HAU
Karmoy
Norway
Distance
18,052 km
11,217 mi / 9,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
338°
north northwest

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CHC HAU
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Haugesund Airport
IATA Code CHC HAU
ICAO Code NZCH ENHD
City Christchurch Karmoy
Country New Zealand Norway
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Oslo
Elevation 123 ft 86 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 59.350000, 5.210000

Christchurch (CHC) to Karmoy (HAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Haugesund Airport (HAU) in Karmoy, Norway is 18,052 kilometers (11,217 miles / 9,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 10:36 in Christchurch, it's 22:36 in Karmoy. 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 Karmoy (HAU) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 32° (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 Haugesund Airport (HAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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