CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,021 km
8,091 miles
DIK
Dickinson
United States
Distance
13,021 km
8,091 mi / 7,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC DIK
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport
IATA Code CHC DIK
ICAO Code NZCH KDIK
City Christchurch Dickinson
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 123 ft 2,592 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 46.800000, -102.800000

Christchurch (CHC) to Dickinson (DIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport (DIK) in Dickinson, United States is 13,021 kilometers (8,091 miles / 7,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 01:12 in Christchurch, it's 05:12 in Dickinson. With a 20-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 2,469 feet between the two airports. Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Dickinson (DIK) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 234° (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 Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport (DIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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