CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
17,673 km
10,981 miles
MOL
Aro
Norway
Distance
17,673 km
10,981 mi / 9,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC MOL
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Molde Airport
IATA Code CHC MOL
ICAO Code NZCH ENML
City Christchurch Aro
Country New Zealand Norway
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Oslo
Elevation 123 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 62.740000, 7.260000

Christchurch (CHC) to Aro (MOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Molde Airport (MOL) in Aro, Norway is 17,673 kilometers (10,981 miles / 9,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Norway. 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 03:15 in Christchurch, it's 15:15 in Aro. With a 12-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 Aro (MOL) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Molde Airport (MOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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