CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,514 km
7,776 miles
UTO
Utopia Creek
United States
Distance
12,514 km
7,776 mi / 6,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC UTO
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Indian Mountain Lrrs Airport
IATA Code CHC UTO
ICAO Code NZCH PAIM
City Christchurch Utopia Creek
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Anchorage
Elevation 123 ft 1,261 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 65.990000, -153.700000

Christchurch (CHC) to Utopia Creek (UTO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Indian Mountain Lrrs Airport (UTO) in Utopia Creek, United States is 12,514 kilometers (7,776 miles / 6,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 03:30 in Christchurch, it's 05:30 in Utopia Creek. With a 22-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 1,138 feet between the two airports. Indian Mountain Lrrs Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Utopia Creek (UTO) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 206° (south 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 Indian Mountain Lrrs Airport (UTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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