CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,913 km
7,402 miles
FST
Fort Stockton
United States
Distance
11,913 km
7,402 mi / 6,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC FST
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Fort Stockton-Pecos County Airport
IATA Code CHC FST
ICAO Code NZCH KFST
City Christchurch Fort Stockton
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 3,011 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 30.920000, -102.910000

Christchurch (CHC) to Fort Stockton (FST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Fort Stockton-Pecos County Airport (FST) in Fort Stockton, United States is 11,913 kilometers (7,402 miles / 6,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 22:12 in Christchurch, it's 03:12 in Fort Stockton. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,888 feet between the two airports. Fort Stockton-Pecos County Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Stockton (FST) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 229° (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 Fort Stockton-Pecos County Airport (FST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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