CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,814 km
8,584 miles
RKH
Rock Hill
United States
Distance
13,814 km
8,584 mi / 7,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC RKH
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Rock Hill/York County/Bryant Field
IATA Code CHC RKH
ICAO Code NZCH KUZA
City Christchurch Rock Hill
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 123 ft 666 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 34.990000, -81.060000

Christchurch (CHC) to Rock Hill (RKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Rock Hill/York County/Bryant Field (RKH) in Rock Hill, 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 72°.

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 01:03 in Christchurch, it's 07:03 in Rock Hill. 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 Rock Hill (RKH) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 237° (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 Rock Hill/York County/Bryant Field (RKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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