CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,088 km
7,511 miles
PGO
Pagosa Springs
United States
Distance
12,088 km
7,511 mi / 6,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
56°
northeast

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CHC PGO
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Stevens Field
IATA Code CHC PGO
ICAO Code NZCH KPSO
City Christchurch Pagosa Springs
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 123 ft 7,663 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 37.290000, -107.060000

Christchurch (CHC) to Pagosa Springs (PGO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Stevens Field (PGO) in Pagosa Springs, United States is 12,088 kilometers (7,511 miles / 6,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 06:40 in Christchurch, it's 10:40 in Pagosa Springs. With a 20-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 7,540 feet between the two airports. Stevens 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 Pagosa Springs (PGO) 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 Stevens Field (PGO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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