CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
17,433 km
10,832 miles
SAK
Saudarkrokur
Iceland
Distance
17,433 km
10,832 mi / 9,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
13°
north northeast

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CHC SAK
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Saudarkrokur Airport
IATA Code CHC SAK
ICAO Code NZCH BIKR
City Christchurch Saudarkrokur
Country New Zealand Iceland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 123 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 65.730000, -19.570000

Christchurch (CHC) to Saudarkrokur (SAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Saudarkrokur Airport (SAK) in Saudarkrokur, Iceland is 17,433 kilometers (10,832 miles / 9,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 Iceland. 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 00:46 in Christchurch, it's 11:46 in Saudarkrokur. With a 13-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 Saudarkrokur (SAK) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). 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 Saudarkrokur Airport (SAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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