CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
16,813 km
10,447 miles
PJA
Pajala Airport
Sweden
Distance
16,813 km
10,447 mi / 9,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
336°
north northwest

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CHC PJA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Pajala Airport
IATA Code CHC PJA
ICAO Code NZCH ESUP
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Sweden
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 123 ft 542 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 67.250000, 23.070000

Christchurch (CHC) to Pajala Airport (PJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Pajala Airport (PJA) in Pajala Airport, Sweden is 16,813 kilometers (10,447 miles / 9,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 Sweden. 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 06:09 in Christchurch, it's 18:09 in Pajala Airport. 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 Pajala Airport (PJA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 50° (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 Pajala Airport (PJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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