CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,888 km
8,008 miles
SLG
Siloam Springs
United States
Distance
12,888 km
8,008 mi / 6,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
64°
east northeast

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CHC SLG
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Smith Field
IATA Code CHC SLG
ICAO Code NZCH KSLG
City Christchurch Siloam Springs
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 1,191 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 36.190000, -94.490000

Christchurch (CHC) to Siloam Springs (SLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Smith Field (SLG) in Siloam Springs, United States is 12,888 kilometers (8,008 miles / 6,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 02:09 in Christchurch, it's 07:09 in Siloam Springs. 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 1,068 feet between the two airports. Smith Field sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Siloam Springs (SLG) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 234° (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 Smith Field (SLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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