CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,142 km
6,924 miles
POC
La Verne
United States
Distance
11,142 km
6,924 mi / 6,016 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC POC
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Brackett Field
IATA Code CHC POC
ICAO Code NZCH KPOC
City Christchurch La Verne
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 123 ft 1,014 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 34.090000, -117.780000

Christchurch (CHC) to La Verne (POC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Brackett Field (POC) in La Verne, United States is 11,142 kilometers (6,924 miles / 6,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 08:59 in Christchurch, it's 11:59 in La Verne. With a 21-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 La Verne (POC) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 224° (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 Brackett Field (POC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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