CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,708 km
8,518 miles
XAU
Saul
GF
Distance
13,708 km
8,518 mi / 7,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC XAU
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Saul Airport
IATA Code CHC XAU
ICAO Code NZCH SOOS
City Christchurch Saul
Country New Zealand GF
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Cayenne
Elevation 123 ft 656 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 3.610000, -53.200000

Christchurch (CHC) to Saul (XAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Saul Airport (XAU) in Saul, GF is 13,708 kilometers (8,518 miles / 7,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 GF. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:19 in Christchurch, it's 12:19 in Saul. With a 16-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 Saul (XAU) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 218° (southwest). 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 Saul Airport (XAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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