CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
9,005 km
5,596 miles
PEN
Penang
Malaysia
Distance
9,005 km
5,596 mi / 4,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
286°
west northwest

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CHC PEN
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Penang International Airport
IATA Code CHC PEN
ICAO Code NZCH WMKP
City Christchurch Penang
Country New Zealand Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 123 ft 11 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 5.300000, 100.280000

Christchurch (CHC) to Penang (PEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Penang International Airport (PEN) in Penang, Malaysia is 9,005 kilometers (5,596 miles / 4,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 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 05:52 in Christchurch, it's 00:52 in Penang. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Penang (PEN) 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 Penang International Airport (PEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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