CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,400 km
8,327 miles
ULM
New Ulm
United States
Distance
13,400 km
8,327 mi / 7,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
56°
northeast

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CHC ULM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport New Ulm Municipal Airport
IATA Code CHC ULM
ICAO Code NZCH KULM
City Christchurch New Ulm
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 1,011 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 44.320000, -94.500000

Christchurch (CHC) to New Ulm (ULM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to New Ulm Municipal Airport (ULM) in New Ulm, United States is 13,400 kilometers (8,327 miles / 7,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 01:43 in Christchurch, it's 06:43 in New Ulm. 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 New Ulm (ULM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 237° (west 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 New Ulm Municipal Airport (ULM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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