CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,303 km
7,645 miles
ELA
Eagle Lake
United States
Distance
12,303 km
7,645 mi / 6,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC ELA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Eagle Lake Airport
IATA Code CHC ELA
ICAO Code NZCH KELA
City Christchurch Eagle Lake
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 184 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 29.600000, -96.320000

Christchurch (CHC) to Eagle Lake (ELA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) in Eagle Lake, United States is 12,303 kilometers (7,645 miles / 6,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 23:44 in Christchurch, it's 04:44 in Eagle Lake. 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.

The return flight from Eagle Lake (ELA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 231° (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 Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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