CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
18,922 km
11,758 miles
RHE
Reims/Champagne
France
Distance
18,922 km
11,758 mi / 10,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC RHE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Reims-Champagne (BA 112) Airport
IATA Code CHC RHE
ICAO Code NZCH LFSR
City Christchurch Reims/Champagne
Country New Zealand France
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Paris
Elevation 123 ft 312 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 49.310000, 4.050000

Christchurch (CHC) to Reims/Champagne (RHE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Reims-Champagne (BA 112) Airport (RHE) in Reims/Champagne, France is 18,922 kilometers (11,758 miles / 10,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 France. 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 11:38 in Christchurch, it's 23:38 in Reims/Champagne. 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 Reims/Champagne (RHE) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Reims-Champagne (BA 112) Airport (RHE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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