CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
9,995 km
6,211 miles
THS
Sukhothai Airport
Thailand
Distance
9,995 km
6,211 mi / 5,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
294°
west northwest

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CHC THS
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Sukhothai Airport
IATA Code CHC THS
ICAO Code NZCH VTPO
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Thailand
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 123 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 17.240000, 99.820000

Christchurch (CHC) to Sukhothai Airport (THS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Sukhothai Airport (THS) in Sukhothai Airport, Thailand is 9,995 kilometers (6,211 miles / 5,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Thailand. 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 04:49 in Christchurch, it's 22:49 in Sukhothai Airport. With a 6-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 Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 136° (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 Sukhothai Airport (THS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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