CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
8,990 km
5,586 miles
NAW
Narathiwat Airport
Thailand
Distance
8,990 km
5,586 mi / 4,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
288°
west northwest

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CHC NAW
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Narathiwat Airport
IATA Code CHC NAW
ICAO Code NZCH VTSC
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Thailand
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 123 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 6.520000, 101.740000

Christchurch (CHC) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Narathiwat Airport (NAW) in Narathiwat Airport, Thailand is 8,990 kilometers (5,586 miles / 4,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Thailand. 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 23:15 in Christchurch, it's 17:15 in Narathiwat Airport. With a 6-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 Narathiwat Airport (NAW) 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 Narathiwat Airport (NAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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