# Distance from Alamogordo (ALM) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 11,835 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,835 km / 7,354 mi / 6,390 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 228° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 60° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +18h (When it's 05:41 in Alamogordo, it's 23:41 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,077 ft (CHC is lower than ALM)

## Airports

### [Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport (ALM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/alm-alamogordo-alamogordo-white-sands-regional-airport/1ef266df-0e11-6ce6-84c9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Alamogordo, United States
- ICAO: KALM
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Coordinates: 32.840000, -105.990000
- Elevation: 4,200 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 05:41 in Alamogordo, it's 23:41 in Christchurch.
With a 18-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport (ALM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/alm-alamogordo-alamogordo-white-sands-regional-airport/1ef266df-0e11-6ce6-84c9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)