CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,198 km
8,201 miles
DNS
Denison
United States
Distance
13,198 km
8,201 mi / 7,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC DNS
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Denison Municipal Airport
IATA Code CHC DNS
ICAO Code NZCH KDNS
City Christchurch Denison
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 1,274 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 41.990000, -95.380000

Christchurch (CHC) to Denison (DNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Denison Municipal Airport (DNS) in Denison, United States is 13,198 kilometers (8,201 miles / 7,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 01:31 in Christchurch, it's 06:31 in Denison. With a 19-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 1,151 feet between the two airports. Denison Municipal Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Denison (DNS) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 236° (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 Denison Municipal Airport (DNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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