CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,874 km
8,621 miles
GRM
Grand Marais
United States
Distance
13,874 km
8,621 mi / 7,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC GRM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Grand Marais/Cook County Airport
IATA Code CHC GRM
ICAO Code NZCH KCKC
City Christchurch Grand Marais
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 1,803 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 47.840000, -90.380000

Christchurch (CHC) to Grand Marais (GRM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Grand Marais/Cook County Airport (GRM) in Grand Marais, United States is 13,874 kilometers (8,621 miles / 7,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 03:25 in Christchurch, it's 08:25 in Grand Marais. 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 1,680 feet between the two airports. Grand Marais/Cook County Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Grand Marais (GRM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 241° (west 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 Grand Marais/Cook County Airport (GRM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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