CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
8,233 km
5,116 miles
IWO
Iwo Jima Airport
Japan
Distance
8,233 km
5,116 mi / 4,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
331°
north northwest

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CHC IWO
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Iwo Jima Airport
IATA Code CHC IWO
ICAO Code NZCH RJAW
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Japan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 123 ft 384 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 24.780000, 141.320000

Christchurch (CHC) to Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) in Iwo Jima Airport, Japan is 8,233 kilometers (5,116 miles / 4,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Japan. 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 08:20 in Christchurch, it's 04:20 in Iwo Jima Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 157° (south 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 Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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