CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,028 km
7,474 miles
ENA
Kenai
United States
Distance
12,028 km
7,474 mi / 6,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
18°
north northeast

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CHC ENA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kenai Municipal Airport
IATA Code CHC ENA
ICAO Code NZCH PAEN
City Christchurch Kenai
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Anchorage
Elevation 123 ft 100 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 60.570000, -151.240000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kenai (ENA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) in Kenai, United States is 12,028 kilometers (7,474 miles / 6,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 05:13 in Christchurch, it's 07:13 in Kenai. 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.

The return flight from Kenai (ENA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 207° (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 Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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