CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,690 km
7,264 miles
EUE
Eureka
United States
Distance
11,690 km
7,264 mi / 6,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC EUE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Eureka Airport
IATA Code CHC EUE
ICAO Code NZCH K05U
City Christchurch Eureka
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 123 ft 5,958 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 39.600000, -116.000000

Christchurch (CHC) to Eureka (EUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Eureka Airport (EUE) in Eureka, United States is 11,690 kilometers (7,264 miles / 6,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 03:54 in Christchurch, it's 06:54 in Eureka. With a 21-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 5,835 feet between the two airports. Eureka Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Eureka (EUE) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 225° (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 Eureka Airport (EUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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