CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
16,160 km
10,041 miles
HFA
Haifa
Israel
Distance
16,160 km
10,041 mi / 8,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

CHC HFA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Haifa International Airport
IATA Code CHC HFA
ICAO Code NZCH LLHA
City Christchurch Haifa
Country New Zealand Israel
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 123 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 32.810000, 35.040000

Christchurch (CHC) to Haifa (HFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Haifa International Airport (HFA) in Haifa, Israel is 16,160 kilometers (10,041 miles / 8,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Israel. 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 23:01 in Christchurch, it's 12:01 in Haifa. 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 Haifa (HFA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 120° (east 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 Haifa International Airport (HFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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