# Distance from Aspen (ASE) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 12,241 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,241 km / 7,606 mi / 6,609 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 230° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 54° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +18h (When it's 22:48 in Aspen, it's 16:48 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 7,715 ft (CHC is lower than ASE)

## Airports

### [Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field (ASE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ase-aspen-aspen-pitkin-countysardy-field/1ef266df-0ee3-6b38-85f6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Aspen, United States
- ICAO: KASE
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Coordinates: 39.220000, -106.870000
- Elevation: 7,838 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 22:48 in Aspen, it's 16:48 in Christchurch.
With a 18-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field (ASE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ase-aspen-aspen-pitkin-countysardy-field/1ef266df-0ee3-6b38-85f6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)