ABR
Aberdeen
United States
13,212 km
8,209 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
13,212 km
8,209 mi / 7,134 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Chicago
Heading
236°
southwest

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ABR CHC
Airport Name Aberdeen Regional Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code ABR CHC
ICAO Code KABR NZCH
City Aberdeen Christchurch
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,302 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 45.450000, -98.420000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Aberdeen (ABR) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) in Aberdeen, United States to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 13,212 kilometers (8,209 miles / 7,134 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 United States with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:46 in Aberdeen, it's 12:46 in Christchurch. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,179 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Aberdeen Regional Airport.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Aberdeen (ABR) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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