CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,955 km
7,429 miles
KPT
Jackpot
United States
Distance
11,955 km
7,429 mi / 6,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC KPT
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Jackpot/Hayden Field
IATA Code CHC KPT
ICAO Code NZCH K06U
City Christchurch Jackpot
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 123 ft 5,224 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 41.980000, -114.660000

Christchurch (CHC) to Jackpot (KPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Jackpot/Hayden Field (KPT) in Jackpot, United States is 11,955 kilometers (7,429 miles / 6,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 20:29 in Christchurch, it's 23:29 in Jackpot. With a 21-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 5,101 feet between the two airports. Jackpot/Hayden Field sits higher than Christchurch International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jackpot (KPT) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 227° (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 Jackpot/Hayden Field (KPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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