# Distance from Walnut Ridge (ARG) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 13,142 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,142 km / 8,166 mi / 7,096 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 235° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 66° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +17h (When it's 21:01 in Walnut Ridge, it's 14:01 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 156 ft (CHC is lower than ARG)

## Airports

### [Walnut Ridge Regional Airport (ARG)](https://flightduration.online/airport/arg-walnut-ridge-walnut-ridge-regional-airport/1ef266df-0ec7-6122-a427-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Walnut Ridge, United States
- ICAO: KARG
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 36.120000, -90.930000
- Elevation: 279 ft

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:01 in Walnut Ridge, it's 14:01 in Christchurch.
With a 17-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Walnut Ridge Regional Airport (ARG)](https://flightduration.online/airport/arg-walnut-ridge-walnut-ridge-regional-airport/1ef266df-0ec7-6122-a427-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)