CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,238 km
8,226 miles
CLW
Clearwater
United States
Distance
13,238 km
8,226 mi / 7,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC CLW
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Clearwater Air Park
IATA Code CHC CLW
ICAO Code NZCH KCLW
City Christchurch Clearwater
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 123 ft 71 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 27.980000, -82.760000

Christchurch (CHC) to Clearwater (CLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Clearwater Air Park (CLW) in Clearwater, United States is 13,238 kilometers (8,226 miles / 7,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 New Zealand with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:17 in Christchurch, it's 06:17 in Clearwater. 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 Clearwater (CLW) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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