CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,813 km
7,961 miles
ZFW
Fairview
Canada
Distance
12,813 km
7,961 mi / 6,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC ZFW
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Fairview Airport
IATA Code CHC ZFW
ICAO Code NZCH CEB5
City Christchurch Fairview
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Edmonton
Elevation 123 ft 2,166 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 56.080000, -118.440000

Christchurch (CHC) to Fairview (ZFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Fairview Airport (ZFW) in Fairview, Canada is 12,813 kilometers (7,961 miles / 6,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:56 in Christchurch, it's 02:56 in Fairview. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,043 feet between the two airports. Fairview Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Fairview (ZFW) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 228° (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 Fairview Airport (ZFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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