CFD
Bryan
United States
12,381 km
7,693 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
12,381 km
7,693 mi / 6,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Chicago
Heading
231°
southwest

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CFD CHC
Airport Name Coulter Field Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code CFD CHC
ICAO Code KCFD NZCH
City Bryan Christchurch
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 367 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 30.720000, -96.330000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Bryan (CFD) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coulter Field (CFD) in Bryan, United States to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 12,381 kilometers (7,693 miles / 6,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 14:57 in Bryan, it's 09:57 in Christchurch. With a 19-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 Bryan (CFD) follows a heading of 67° (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 Coulter Field (CFD) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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