CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
18,824 km
11,697 miles
WTN
Waddington
United Kingdom
Distance
18,824 km
11,697 mi / 10,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
337°
north northwest

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CHC WTN
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport RAF Waddington
IATA Code CHC WTN
ICAO Code NZCH EGXW
City Christchurch Waddington
Country New Zealand United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/London
Elevation 123 ft 231 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 53.170000, -0.520000

Christchurch (CHC) to Waddington (WTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to RAF Waddington (WTN) in Waddington, United Kingdom is 18,824 kilometers (11,697 miles / 10,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 03:44 in Christchurch, it's 14:44 in Waddington. 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 Waddington (WTN) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 28° (north northeast). 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 RAF Waddington (WTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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