CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,481 km
7,134 miles
DUG
Douglas Bisbee
United States
Distance
11,481 km
7,134 mi / 6,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC DUG
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Bisbee Douglas International Airport
IATA Code CHC DUG
ICAO Code NZCH KDUG
City Christchurch Douglas Bisbee
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Phoenix
Elevation 123 ft 4,150 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 31.470000, -109.600000

Christchurch (CHC) to Douglas Bisbee (DUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Bisbee Douglas International Airport (DUG) in Douglas Bisbee, United States is 11,481 kilometers (7,134 miles / 6,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 02:10 in Christchurch, it's 06:10 in Douglas Bisbee. 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 4,027 feet between the two airports. Bisbee Douglas International Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Douglas Bisbee (DUG) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 227° (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 Bisbee Douglas International Airport (DUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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