CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,669 km
7,251 miles
SVC
Silver City
United States
Distance
11,669 km
7,251 mi / 6,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC SVC
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Grant County Airport
IATA Code CHC SVC
ICAO Code NZCH KSVC
City Christchurch Silver City
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 123 ft 5,446 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 32.640000, -108.160000

Christchurch (CHC) to Silver City (SVC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Grant County Airport (SVC) in Silver City, United States is 11,669 kilometers (7,251 miles / 6,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 01:07 in Christchurch, it's 05:07 in Silver City. 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 5,323 feet between the two airports. Grant County 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 Silver City (SVC) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 228° (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 Grant County Airport (SVC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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