CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,481 km
8,377 miles
FBL
Faribault
United States
Distance
13,481 km
8,377 mi / 7,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC FBL
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Faribault Municipal-Liz Wall Strohfus Field
IATA Code CHC FBL
ICAO Code NZCH KFBL
City Christchurch Faribault
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 1,060 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 44.330000, -93.310000

Christchurch (CHC) to Faribault (FBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Faribault Municipal-Liz Wall Strohfus Field (FBL) in Faribault, United States is 13,481 kilometers (8,377 miles / 7,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 01:14 in Christchurch, it's 06:14 in Faribault. 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 Faribault (FBL) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 238° (west 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 Faribault Municipal-Liz Wall Strohfus Field (FBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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