CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,814 km
8,584 miles
RHI
Rhinelander
United States
Distance
13,814 km
8,584 mi / 7,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC RHI
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Rhinelander/Oneida County Airport
IATA Code CHC RHI
ICAO Code NZCH KRHI
City Christchurch Rhinelander
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 1,623 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 45.630000, -89.470000

Christchurch (CHC) to Rhinelander (RHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Rhinelander/Oneida County Airport (RHI) in Rhinelander, United States is 13,814 kilometers (8,584 miles / 7,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 05:56 in Christchurch, it's 10:56 in Rhinelander. 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 1,500 feet between the two airports. Rhinelander/Oneida County Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Rhinelander (RHI) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 240° (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 Rhinelander/Oneida County Airport (RHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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