CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
18,435 km
11,455 miles
INV
Inverness
United Kingdom
Distance
18,435 km
11,455 mi / 9,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
353°
north

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CHC INV
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Inverness Airport
IATA Code CHC INV
ICAO Code NZCH EGPE
City Christchurch Inverness
Country New Zealand United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/London
Elevation 123 ft 31 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 57.540000, -4.050000

Christchurch (CHC) to Inverness (INV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Inverness Airport (INV) in Inverness, United Kingdom is 18,435 kilometers (11,455 miles / 9,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 05:32 in Christchurch, it's 16:32 in Inverness. With a 13-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 Inverness (INV) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 10° (north). 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 Inverness Airport (INV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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