CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,852 km
8,607 miles
PVL
Pikeville
United States
Distance
13,852 km
8,607 mi / 7,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC PVL
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Pike County/Hatcher Field
IATA Code CHC PVL
ICAO Code NZCH KPBX
City Christchurch Pikeville
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 123 ft 1,470 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 37.560000, -82.570000

Christchurch (CHC) to Pikeville (PVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Pike County/Hatcher Field (PVL) in Pikeville, United States is 13,852 kilometers (8,607 miles / 7,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 03:49 in Christchurch, it's 09:49 in Pikeville. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,347 feet between the two airports. Pike County/Hatcher Field sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Pikeville (PVL) 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 Pike County/Hatcher Field (PVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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