CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,557 km
8,424 miles
RSD
Rock Sound
Bahamas
Distance
13,557 km
8,424 mi / 7,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
85°
east

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CHC RSD
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Rock Sound Airport
IATA Code CHC RSD
ICAO Code NZCH MYER
City Christchurch Rock Sound
Country New Zealand Bahamas
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Nassau
Elevation 123 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 24.900000, -76.180000

Christchurch (CHC) to Rock Sound (RSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Rock Sound Airport (RSD) in Rock Sound, Bahamas is 13,557 kilometers (8,424 miles / 7,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Bahamas. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:41 in Christchurch, it's 03:41 in Rock Sound. With a 18-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 Rock Sound (RSD) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). 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 Rock Sound Airport (RSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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