CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,747 km
7,920 miles
PIZ
Point Lay
United States
Distance
12,747 km
7,920 mi / 6,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
north

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CHC PIZ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Point Lay Lrrs Airport
IATA Code CHC PIZ
ICAO Code NZCH PPIZ
City Christchurch Point Lay
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Anchorage
Elevation 123 ft 29 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 69.730000, -163.010000

Christchurch (CHC) to Point Lay (PIZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Point Lay Lrrs Airport (PIZ) in Point Lay, United States is 12,747 kilometers (7,920 miles / 6,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 01:22 in Christchurch, it's 03:22 in Point Lay. With a 22-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 Point Lay (PIZ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 199° (south 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 Point Lay Lrrs Airport (PIZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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