CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
9,042 km
5,619 miles
RNJ
Yoron Airport
Japan
Distance
9,042 km
5,619 mi / 4,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC RNJ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Yoron Airport
IATA Code CHC RNJ
ICAO Code NZCH RORY
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Japan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 123 ft 52 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 27.040000, 128.400000

Christchurch (CHC) to Yoron Airport (RNJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Yoron Airport (RNJ) in Yoron Airport, Japan is 9,042 kilometers (5,619 miles / 4,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 10:12 in Christchurch, it's 06:12 in Yoron Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Yoron Airport (RNJ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 149° (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 Yoron Airport (RNJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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