CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,003 km
7,459 miles
TWF
Twin Falls
United States
Distance
12,003 km
7,459 mi / 6,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC TWF
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional Airport
IATA Code CHC TWF
ICAO Code NZCH KTWF
City Christchurch Twin Falls
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Boise
Elevation 123 ft 4,153 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 42.480000, -114.490000

Christchurch (CHC) to Twin Falls (TWF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional Airport (TWF) in Twin Falls, United States is 12,003 kilometers (7,459 miles / 6,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 01:42 in Christchurch, it's 05:42 in Twin Falls. 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 4,030 feet between the two airports. Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Twin Falls (TWF) 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 Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional Airport (TWF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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