CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,821 km
8,588 miles
LNP
Wise
United States
Distance
13,821 km
8,588 mi / 7,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC LNP
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Lonesome Pine Airport
IATA Code CHC LNP
ICAO Code NZCH KLNP
City Christchurch Wise
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 123 ft 2,684 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 36.990000, -82.530000

Christchurch (CHC) to Wise (LNP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Lonesome Pine Airport (LNP) in Wise, United States is 13,821 kilometers (8,588 miles / 7,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 08:41 in Christchurch, it's 14:41 in Wise. With a 18-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 2,561 feet between the two airports. Lonesome Pine Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Wise (LNP) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 238° (west 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 Lonesome Pine Airport (LNP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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