CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,486 km
8,380 miles
JAX
Jacksonville
United States
Distance
13,486 km
8,380 mi / 7,282 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC JAX
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Jacksonville International Airport
IATA Code CHC JAX
ICAO Code NZCH KJAX
City Christchurch Jacksonville
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 123 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 30.490000, -81.690000

Christchurch (CHC) to Jacksonville (JAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) in Jacksonville, United States is 13,486 kilometers (8,380 miles / 7,282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 22:11 in Christchurch, it's 04:11 in Jacksonville. 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.

The return flight from Jacksonville (JAX) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 235° (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 Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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