# Distance from Arcata/Eureka (ACV) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 11,328 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,328 km / 7,039 mi / 6,117 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 222° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 44° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +19h (When it's 18:40 in Arcata/Eureka, it's 13:40 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 99 ft (CHC is lower than ACV)

## Airports

### [California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/acv-arcataeureka-california-redwood-coast-humboldt-county-airport/1ef266df-0d35-66ce-912f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Arcata/Eureka, United States
- ICAO: KACV
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 40.980000, -124.110000
- Elevation: 222 ft

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:40 in Arcata/Eureka, it's 13:40 in Christchurch.
With a 19-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/acv-arcataeureka-california-redwood-coast-humboldt-county-airport/1ef266df-0d35-66ce-912f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
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