CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
7,768 km
4,827 miles
ITO
Hilo
United States
Distance
7,768 km
4,827 mi / 4,195 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC ITO
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Hilo International Airport
IATA Code CHC ITO
ICAO Code NZCH PHTO
City Christchurch Hilo
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 123 ft 38 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 19.720000, -155.050000

Christchurch (CHC) to Hilo (ITO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Hilo International Airport (ITO) in Hilo, United States is 7,768 kilometers (4,827 miles / 4,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 01:06 in Christchurch, it's 02:06 in Hilo. With a 23-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 Hilo (ITO) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 204° (south 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 Hilo International Airport (ITO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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