CHA
Chattanooga
United States
13,502 km
8,390 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
13,502 km
8,390 mi / 7,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/New_York
Heading
236°
southwest

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CHA CHC
Airport Name Lovell Field Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code CHA CHC
ICAO Code KCHA NZCH
City Chattanooga Christchurch
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 683 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 35.040000, -85.200000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Chattanooga (CHA) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lovell Field (CHA) in Chattanooga, United States to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 13,502 kilometers (8,390 miles / 7,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 08:54 in Chattanooga, it's 02:54 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.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Chattanooga (CHA) follows a heading of 70° (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 Lovell Field (CHA) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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