AQY
Girdwood
United States
12,121 km
7,532 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
12,121 km
7,532 mi / 6,545 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+22h
America/Anchorage
Heading
208°
south southwest

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AQY CHC
Airport Name Girdwood Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code AQY CHC
ICAO Code KAQY NZCH
City Girdwood Christchurch
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 164 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 60.970000, -149.120000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Girdwood (AQY) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Girdwood Airport (AQY) in Girdwood, United States to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 12,121 kilometers (7,532 miles / 6,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 22:38 in Girdwood, it's 20:38 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.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Girdwood (AQY) follows a heading of 19° (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 Girdwood Airport (AQY) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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