AKP
Anaktuvuk Pass
United States
12,764 km
7,931 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
12,764 km
7,931 mi / 6,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+22h
America/Anchorage
Heading
208°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AKP CHC
Airport Name Anaktuvuk Pass Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code AKP CHC
ICAO Code PAKP NZCH
City Anaktuvuk Pass Christchurch
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,106 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 68.130000, -151.740000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Anaktuvuk Pass (AKP) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (AKP) in Anaktuvuk Pass, United States to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 12,764 kilometers (7,931 miles / 6,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 02:08 in Anaktuvuk Pass, it's 00:08 in Christchurch. 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 1,983 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Anaktuvuk Pass Airport.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Anaktuvuk Pass (AKP) follows a heading of 14° (north 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 Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (AKP) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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