CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,685 km
7,882 miles
PTT
Pratt
United States
Distance
12,685 km
7,882 mi / 6,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC PTT
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Pratt Regional Airport
IATA Code CHC PTT
ICAO Code NZCH KPTT
City Christchurch Pratt
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 1,953 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 37.700000, -98.750000

Christchurch (CHC) to Pratt (PTT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Pratt Regional Airport (PTT) in Pratt, United States is 12,685 kilometers (7,882 miles / 6,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 02:06 in Christchurch, it's 07:06 in Pratt. With a 19-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 1,830 feet between the two airports. Pratt Regional Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Pratt (PTT) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 233° (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 Pratt Regional Airport (PTT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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