CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
17,158 km
10,661 miles
HEM
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
17,158 km
10,661 mi / 9,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
322°
northwest

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CHC HEM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Helsinki Malmi Airport
IATA Code CHC HEM
ICAO Code NZCH EFHF
City Christchurch Helsinki
Country New Zealand Finland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 123 ft 57 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 60.250000, 25.040000

Christchurch (CHC) to Helsinki (HEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Helsinki Malmi Airport (HEM) in Helsinki, Finland is 17,158 kilometers (10,661 miles / 9,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Finland. 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 07:20 in Christchurch, it's 20:20 in Helsinki. With a 11-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 Helsinki (HEM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Helsinki Malmi Airport (HEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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