CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
7,836 km
4,869 miles
LWY
Lawas
Malaysia
Distance
7,836 km
4,869 mi / 4,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC LWY
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Lawas Airport
IATA Code CHC LWY
ICAO Code NZCH WBGW
City Christchurch Lawas
Country New Zealand Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 123 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 4.850000, 115.410000

Christchurch (CHC) to Lawas (LWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Lawas Airport (LWY) in Lawas, Malaysia is 7,836 kilometers (4,869 miles / 4,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 10:19 in Christchurch, it's 05:19 in Lawas. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lawas (LWY) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 140° (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 Lawas Airport (LWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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