CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,666 km
7,249 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
11,666 km
7,249 mi / 6,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC SOW
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code CHC SOW
ICAO Code NZCH KSOW
City Christchurch Show Low
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Phoenix
Elevation 123 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 34.270000, -110.010000

Christchurch (CHC) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 11,666 kilometers (7,249 miles / 6,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 00:22 in Christchurch, it's 04:22 in Show Low. With a 20-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 6,293 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Show Low (SOW) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 227° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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