CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
10,692 km
6,643 miles
XEN
Xingcheng Air Base
China
Distance
10,692 km
6,643 mi / 5,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
323°
northwest

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CHC XEN
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Xingcheng Air Base
IATA Code CHC XEN
ICAO Code NZCH ZYXC
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 123 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 40.580000, 120.700000

Christchurch (CHC) to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) in Xingcheng Air Base, China is 10,692 kilometers (6,643 miles / 5,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 China. 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 03:01 in Christchurch, it's 22:01 in Xingcheng Air Base. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) 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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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