CDC
Cedar City
United States
11,724 km
7,285 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
11,724 km
7,285 mi / 6,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Denver
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CDC CHC
Airport Name Cedar City Regional Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code CDC CHC
ICAO Code KCDC NZCH
City Cedar City Christchurch
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,622 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 37.700000, -113.100000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Cedar City (CDC) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC) in Cedar City, United States to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 11,724 kilometers (7,285 miles / 6,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 07:02 in Cedar City, it's 03:02 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 5,499 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Cedar City Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Cedar City (CDC) follows a heading of 52° (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 Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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