CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,087 km
8,132 miles
EYW
Key West
United States
Distance
13,087 km
8,132 mi / 7,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
81°
east

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CHC EYW
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Key West International Airport
IATA Code CHC EYW
ICAO Code NZCH KEYW
City Christchurch Key West
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 123 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 24.560000, -81.760000

Christchurch (CHC) to Key West (EYW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Key West International Airport (EYW) in Key West, United States is 13,087 kilometers (8,132 miles / 7,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 03:44 in Christchurch, it's 09:44 in Key West. With a 18-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 Key West (EYW) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 232° (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 Key West International Airport (EYW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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