CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,687 km
8,505 miles
TII
Tarin Kowt
Afghanistan
Distance
13,687 km
8,505 mi / 7,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC TII
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Tarin Kowt Airport
IATA Code CHC TII
ICAO Code NZCH OATN
City Christchurch Tarin Kowt
Country New Zealand Afghanistan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kabul
Elevation 123 ft 4,429 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 32.600000, 65.870000

Christchurch (CHC) to Tarin Kowt (TII) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Tarin Kowt Airport (TII) in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan is 13,687 kilometers (8,505 miles / 7,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 06:17 in Christchurch, it's 21:47 in Tarin Kowt. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,306 feet between the two airports. Tarin Kowt Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Tarin Kowt (TII) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 124° (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 Tarin Kowt Airport (TII) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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