ALS
Alamosa
United States
12,179 km
7,568 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
12,179 km
7,568 mi / 6,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Denver
Heading
230°
southwest

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ALS CHC
Airport Name San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code ALS CHC
ICAO Code KALS NZCH
City Alamosa Christchurch
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 7,540 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 37.440000, -105.870000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Alamosa (ALS) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) in Alamosa, United States to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 12,179 kilometers (7,568 miles / 6,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 05:29 in Alamosa, it's 01:29 in Christchurch. With a 20-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 7,417 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Alamosa (ALS) follows a heading of 56° (east 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 San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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