CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
17,159 km
10,662 miles
KHJ
Kauhajoki Airport
Finland
Distance
17,159 km
10,662 mi / 9,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
328°
north northwest

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CHC KHJ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kauhajoki Airport
IATA Code CHC KHJ
ICAO Code NZCH EFKJ
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Finland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 123 ft 407 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 62.460000, 22.390000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kauhajoki Airport (KHJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kauhajoki Airport (KHJ) in Kauhajoki Airport, Finland is 17,159 kilometers (10,662 miles / 9,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 05:23 in Christchurch, it's 18:23 in Kauhajoki Airport. 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 Kauhajoki Airport (KHJ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 56° (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 Kauhajoki Airport (KHJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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