CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,076 km
8,747 miles
HTL
Houghton Lake
United States
Distance
14,076 km
8,747 mi / 7,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC HTL
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Roscommon County/Blodgett Memorial Airport
IATA Code CHC HTL
ICAO Code NZCH KHTL
City Christchurch Houghton Lake
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Detroit
Elevation 123 ft 1,150 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 44.400000, -84.700000

Christchurch (CHC) to Houghton Lake (HTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Roscommon County/Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL) in Houghton Lake, United States is 14,076 kilometers (8,747 miles / 7,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 06:31 in Christchurch, it's 12:31 in Houghton Lake. With a 18-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 1,027 feet between the two airports. Roscommon County/Blodgett Memorial Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Houghton Lake (HTL) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 242° (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 Roscommon County/Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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