CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,941 km
8,662 miles
NRR
Ceiba
United States
Distance
13,941 km
8,662 mi / 7,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

CHC NRR
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Jose Aponte De La Torre Airport
IATA Code CHC NRR
ICAO Code NZCH TJRV
City Christchurch Ceiba
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Puerto_Rico
Elevation 123 ft 38 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 18.250000, -65.640000

Christchurch (CHC) to Ceiba (NRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Jose Aponte De La Torre Airport (NRR) in Ceiba, United States is 13,941 kilometers (8,662 miles / 7,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 03:21 in Christchurch, it's 10:21 in Ceiba. With a 17-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 Ceiba (NRR) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 229° (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 Jose Aponte De La Torre Airport (NRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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