CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,090 km
6,891 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
11,090 km
6,891 mi / 5,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC LAX
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code CHC LAX
ICAO Code NZCH KLAX
City Christchurch Los Angeles
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 123 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 33.940000, -118.410000

Christchurch (CHC) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 11,090 kilometers (6,891 miles / 5,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 18:44 in Christchurch, it's 21:44 in Los Angeles. 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.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 223° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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