CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
9,673 km
6,010 miles
NTQ
Wajima
Japan
Distance
9,673 km
6,010 mi / 5,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC NTQ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Noto Airport
IATA Code CHC NTQ
ICAO Code NZCH RJNW
City Christchurch Wajima
Country New Zealand Japan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 123 ft 718 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 37.290000, 136.960000

Christchurch (CHC) to Wajima (NTQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Noto Airport (NTQ) in Wajima, Japan is 9,673 kilometers (6,010 miles / 5,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Japan. 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 15:46 in Christchurch, it's 11:46 in Wajima. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wajima (NTQ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 155° (south 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 Noto Airport (NTQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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