AKB
Atka
United States
10,718 km
6,660 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
10,718 km
6,660 mi / 5,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
America/Adak
Heading
190°
south

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AKB CHC
Airport Name Atka Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code AKB CHC
ICAO Code PAAK NZCH
City Atka Christchurch
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Adak Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 55 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 52.220000, -174.210000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Atka (AKB) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atka Airport (AKB) in Atka, United States to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 10,718 kilometers (6,660 miles / 5,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:54 in Atka, it's 06:54 in Christchurch. With a 23-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 Christchurch (CHC) to Atka (AKB) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Atka Airport (AKB) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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