CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,439 km
7,108 miles
FHU
Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista
United States
Distance
11,439 km
7,108 mi / 6,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC FHU
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field
IATA Code CHC FHU
ICAO Code NZCH KFHU
City Christchurch Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Phoenix
Elevation 123 ft 4,719 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 31.590000, -110.340000

Christchurch (CHC) to Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista (FHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field (FHU) in Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista, United States is 11,439 kilometers (7,108 miles / 6,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 10:29 in Christchurch, it's 14:29 in Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista. With a 20-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 4,596 feet between the two airports. Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista (FHU) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 227° (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 Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field (FHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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