CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,316 km
7,653 miles
CZC
Copper Center
United States
Distance
12,316 km
7,653 mi / 6,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC CZC
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Copper Center 2 Airport
IATA Code CHC CZC
ICAO Code NZCH KZ93
City Christchurch Copper Center
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Anchorage
Elevation 123 ft 1,150 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 61.940000, -145.290000

Christchurch (CHC) to Copper Center (CZC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Copper Center 2 Airport (CZC) in Copper Center, United States is 12,316 kilometers (7,653 miles / 6,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 09:28 in Christchurch, it's 11:28 in Copper Center. 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 1,027 feet between the two airports. Copper Center 2 Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Copper Center (CZC) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 211° (south 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 Copper Center 2 Airport (CZC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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