CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
9,247 km
5,746 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
9,247 km
5,746 mi / 4,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
315°
northwest

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CHC TPE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code CHC TPE
ICAO Code NZCH RCTP
City Christchurch Taipei
Country New Zealand Taiwan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Taipei
Elevation 123 ft 106 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 25.080000, 121.230000

Christchurch (CHC) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 9,247 kilometers (5,746 miles / 4,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Taiwan. 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 18:57 in Christchurch, it's 13:57 in Taipei. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 145° (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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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