BIG
Delta Junction Ft Greely
United States
12,500 km
7,767 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
12,500 km
7,767 mi / 6,749 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+22h
America/Anchorage
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BIG CHC
Airport Name Allen Army Air Field Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BIG CHC
ICAO Code PABI NZCH
City Delta Junction Ft Greely Christchurch
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,285 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 64.000000, -145.720000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Delta Junction Ft Greely (BIG) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Allen Army Air Field (BIG) in Delta Junction Ft Greely, United States to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 12,500 kilometers (7,767 miles / 6,749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 04:35 in Delta Junction Ft Greely, it's 02:35 in Christchurch. With a 22-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 1,162 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Allen Army Air Field.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Delta Junction Ft Greely (BIG) follows a heading of 18° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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