CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,915 km
8,025 miles
FRI
Fort Riley (Junction City)
United States
Distance
12,915 km
8,025 mi / 6,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
60°
east northeast

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CHC FRI
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Marshall Army Air Field
IATA Code CHC FRI
ICAO Code NZCH KFRI
City Christchurch Fort Riley (Junction City)
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 1,066 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 39.100000, -96.800000

Christchurch (CHC) to Fort Riley (Junction City) (FRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Marshall Army Air Field (FRI) in Fort Riley (Junction City), United States is 12,915 kilometers (8,025 miles / 6,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 09:14 in Christchurch, it's 14:14 in Fort Riley (Junction City). 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 Fort Riley (Junction City) (FRI) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 234° (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 Marshall Army Air Field (FRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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