CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,982 km
8,688 miles
POB
Fayetteville
United States
Distance
13,982 km
8,688 mi / 7,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC POB
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Pope Army Air Field
IATA Code CHC POB
ICAO Code NZCH KPOB
City Christchurch Fayetteville
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 123 ft 218 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 35.170000, -79.010000

Christchurch (CHC) to Fayetteville (POB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Pope Army Air Field (POB) in Fayetteville, United States is 13,982 kilometers (8,688 miles / 7,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 04:45 in Christchurch, it's 10:45 in Fayetteville. 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 Fayetteville (POB) 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 Pope Army Air Field (POB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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