CAD
Cadillac
United States
14,020 km
8,711 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
14,020 km
8,711 mi / 7,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Detroit
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CAD CHC
Airport Name Wexford County Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code CAD CHC
ICAO Code KCAD NZCH
City Cadillac Christchurch
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Detroit Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,307 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 44.280000, -85.420000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Cadillac (CAD) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wexford County Airport (CAD) in Cadillac, United States to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 14,020 kilometers (8,711 miles / 7,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 14:18 in Cadillac, it's 08:18 in Christchurch. With a 18-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 1,184 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Wexford County Airport.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Cadillac (CAD) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Wexford County Airport (CAD) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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