# Distance from Phoenix (AZA) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 11,482 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,482 km / 7,134 mi / 6,200 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 226° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 56° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +19h (When it's 01:33 in Phoenix, it's 20:33 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,261 ft (CHC is lower than AZA)

## Airports

### [Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)](https://flightduration.online/airport/aza-phoenix-phoenix-mesa-gateway-airport/1ef266df-23ba-6746-a943-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Phoenix, United States
- ICAO: KIWA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Coordinates: 33.310000, -111.660000
- Elevation: 1,384 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 01:33 in Phoenix, it's 20:33 in Christchurch.
With a 19-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)](https://flightduration.online/airport/aza-phoenix-phoenix-mesa-gateway-airport/1ef266df-23ba-6746-a943-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)