CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,093 km
8,757 miles
LYH
Lynchburg
United States
Distance
14,093 km
8,757 mi / 7,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC LYH
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field
IATA Code CHC LYH
ICAO Code NZCH KLYH
City Christchurch Lynchburg
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 123 ft 938 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 37.330000, -79.200000

Christchurch (CHC) to Lynchburg (LYH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH) in Lynchburg, United States is 14,093 kilometers (8,757 miles / 7,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 05:41 in Christchurch, it's 11:41 in Lynchburg. 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.

The return flight from Lynchburg (LYH) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 239° (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 Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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