CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,970 km
7,438 miles
FMN
Farmington
United States
Distance
11,970 km
7,438 mi / 6,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC FMN
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Four Corners Regional Airport
IATA Code CHC FMN
ICAO Code NZCH KFMN
City Christchurch Farmington
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 123 ft 5,507 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 36.740000, -108.230000

Christchurch (CHC) to Farmington (FMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) in Farmington, United States is 11,970 kilometers (7,438 miles / 6,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 13:08 in Christchurch, it's 17:08 in Farmington. 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 5,384 feet between the two airports. Four Corners Regional 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 Farmington (FMN) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 228° (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 Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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