CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,596 km
7,827 miles
GLD
Goodland
United States
Distance
12,596 km
7,827 mi / 6,801 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC GLD
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Renner Field/Goodland Municipal Airport
IATA Code CHC GLD
ICAO Code NZCH KGLD
City Christchurch Goodland
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 123 ft 3,658 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 39.370000, -101.700000

Christchurch (CHC) to Goodland (GLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Renner Field/Goodland Municipal Airport (GLD) in Goodland, United States is 12,596 kilometers (7,827 miles / 6,801 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 18:38 in Christchurch, it's 22:38 in Goodland. 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 3,535 feet between the two airports. Renner Field/Goodland Municipal Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Goodland (GLD) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 232° (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 Renner Field/Goodland Municipal Airport (GLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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