CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,924 km
8,652 miles
CRE
North Myrtle Beach
United States
Distance
13,924 km
8,652 mi / 7,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
74°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC CRE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Grand Strand Airport
IATA Code CHC CRE
ICAO Code NZCH KCRE
City Christchurch North Myrtle Beach
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 123 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 33.810000, -78.720000

Christchurch (CHC) to North Myrtle Beach (CRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Grand Strand Airport (CRE) in North Myrtle Beach, United States is 13,924 kilometers (8,652 miles / 7,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 14:46 in Christchurch, it's 22:46 in North Myrtle Beach. With a 16-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 North Myrtle Beach (CRE) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 237° (west 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 Grand Strand Airport (CRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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