CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,290 km
8,879 miles
FFA
Kill Devil Hills
United States
Distance
14,290 km
8,879 mi / 7,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
74°
east northeast

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CHC FFA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport First Flight Airport
IATA Code CHC FFA
ICAO Code NZCH KFFA
City Christchurch Kill Devil Hills
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 123 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 36.020000, -75.670000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kill Devil Hills (FFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to First Flight Airport (FFA) in Kill Devil Hills, United States is 14,290 kilometers (8,879 miles / 7,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 00:30 in Christchurch, it's 06:30 in Kill Devil Hills. 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 Kill Devil Hills (FFA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 239° (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 First Flight Airport (FFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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