CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,019 km
9,332 miles
HBT
King Khaled Military City
Saudi Arabia
Distance
15,019 km
9,332 mi / 8,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

CHC HBT
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport King Khaled Military City Airport
IATA Code CHC HBT
ICAO Code NZCH OEKK
City Christchurch King Khaled Military City
Country New Zealand Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 123 ft 1,352 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 27.900000, 45.530000

Christchurch (CHC) to King Khaled Military City (HBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to King Khaled Military City Airport (HBT) in King Khaled Military City, Saudi Arabia is 15,019 kilometers (9,332 miles / 8,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 03:44 in Christchurch, it's 17:44 in King Khaled Military City. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,229 feet between the two airports. King Khaled Military City Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from King Khaled Military City (HBT) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 125° (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 King Khaled Military City Airport (HBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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