CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,245 km
8,230 miles
SLB
Storm Lake
United States
Distance
13,245 km
8,230 mi / 7,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC SLB
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Storm Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code CHC SLB
ICAO Code NZCH KSLB
City Christchurch Storm Lake
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 1,488 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 42.600000, -95.240000

Christchurch (CHC) to Storm Lake (SLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB) in Storm Lake, United States is 13,245 kilometers (8,230 miles / 7,152 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 04:09 in Christchurch, it's 09:09 in Storm Lake. 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 1,365 feet between the two airports. Storm Lake Municipal Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Storm Lake (SLB) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 236° (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 Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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