CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
8,692 km
5,401 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
8,692 km
5,401 mi / 4,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC KUL
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code CHC KUL
ICAO Code NZCH WMKK
City Christchurch Kuala Lumpur
Country New Zealand Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 123 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 2.750000, 101.710000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 8,692 kilometers (5,401 miles / 4,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Malaysia. 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 20:04 in Christchurch, it's 15:04 in Kuala Lumpur. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 136° (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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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