CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,293 km
7,638 miles
KKK
Kalakaket Creek
United States
Distance
12,293 km
7,638 mi / 6,638 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC KKK
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kalakaket Creek Air Station
IATA Code CHC KKK
ICAO Code NZCH K1KC
City Christchurch Kalakaket Creek
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Anchorage
Elevation 123 ft 1,598 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 64.400000, -156.800000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kalakaket Creek (KKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kalakaket Creek Air Station (KKK) in Kalakaket Creek, United States is 12,293 kilometers (7,638 miles / 6,638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 23:30 in Christchurch, it's 01:30 in Kalakaket Creek. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,475 feet between the two airports. Kalakaket Creek Air Station sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Kalakaket Creek (KKK) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 203° (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 Kalakaket Creek Air Station (KKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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