CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
10,411 km
6,469 miles
YNT
Yantai
China
Distance
10,411 km
6,469 mi / 5,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
322°
northwest

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CHC YNT
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Penglai Intl
IATA Code CHC YNT
ICAO Code NZCH ZSYT
City Christchurch Yantai
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 123 ft 154 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 37.660000, 120.990000

Christchurch (CHC) to Yantai (YNT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Penglai Intl (YNT) in Yantai, China is 10,411 kilometers (6,469 miles / 5,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 04:46 in Christchurch, it's 23:46 in Yantai. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Yantai (YNT) 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 Penglai Intl (YNT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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