CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,339 km
7,667 miles
SHH
Shishmaref
United States
Distance
12,339 km
7,667 mi / 6,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
north

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CHC SHH
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Shishmaref Airport
IATA Code CHC SHH
ICAO Code NZCH PASH
City Christchurch Shishmaref
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Anchorage
Elevation 123 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 66.250000, -166.090000

Christchurch (CHC) to Shishmaref (SHH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Shishmaref Airport (SHH) in Shishmaref, United States is 12,339 kilometers (7,667 miles / 6,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 23:26 in Christchurch, it's 01:26 in Shishmaref. With a 22-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 Shishmaref (SHH) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 196° (south 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 Shishmaref Airport (SHH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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