BLU
Emigrant Gap
United States
11,382 km
7,072 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
11,382 km
7,072 mi / 6,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BLU CHC
Airport Name Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BLU CHC
ICAO Code KBLU NZCH
City Emigrant Gap Christchurch
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,284 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 39.270000, -120.710000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Emigrant Gap (BLU) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) in Emigrant Gap, United States to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 11,382 kilometers (7,072 miles / 6,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 06:02 in Emigrant Gap, it's 03:02 in Christchurch. With a 21-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 5,161 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Emigrant Gap (BLU) follows a heading of 47° (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 Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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