CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,787 km
7,946 miles
TUL
Tulsa
United States
Distance
12,787 km
7,946 mi / 6,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
63°
east northeast

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CHC TUL
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Tulsa International Airport
IATA Code CHC TUL
ICAO Code NZCH KTUL
City Christchurch Tulsa
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 678 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 36.200000, -95.890000

Christchurch (CHC) to Tulsa (TUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Tulsa International Airport (TUL) in Tulsa, United States is 12,787 kilometers (7,946 miles / 6,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 09:41 in Christchurch, it's 14:41 in Tulsa. 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.

The return flight from Tulsa (TUL) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 233° (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 Tulsa International Airport (TUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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