CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,215 km
8,211 miles
KNT
Kennett
United States
Distance
13,215 km
8,211 mi / 7,136 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
66°
east northeast

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CHC KNT
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kennett Memorial Airport
IATA Code CHC KNT
ICAO Code NZCH KTKX
City Christchurch Kennett
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 262 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 36.230000, -90.040000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kennett (KNT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kennett Memorial Airport (KNT) in Kennett, United States is 13,215 kilometers (8,211 miles / 7,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 08:58 in Christchurch, it's 13:58 in Kennett. With a 19-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 Kennett (KNT) 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 Kennett Memorial Airport (KNT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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