CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,413 km
7,092 miles
KCQ
Chignik Lake
United States
Distance
11,413 km
7,092 mi / 6,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC KCQ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Chignik Lake Airport
IATA Code CHC KCQ
ICAO Code NZCH KA79
City Christchurch Chignik Lake
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Anchorage
Elevation 123 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 56.260000, -158.780000

Christchurch (CHC) to Chignik Lake (KCQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Chignik Lake Airport (KCQ) in Chignik Lake, United States is 11,413 kilometers (7,092 miles / 6,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 08:24 in Christchurch, it's 10:24 in Chignik Lake. With a 22-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 Chignik Lake (KCQ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 201° (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 Chignik Lake Airport (KCQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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