# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Circle Hot Springs (CHP)

> 12,668 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,668 km / 7,872 mi / 6,840 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 18° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 213° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -20h (When it's 18:29 in Christchurch, it's 22:29 in Circle Hot Springs)
- **Elevation difference**: 747 ft (CHP is higher than CHC)

## Airports

### [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

### [Circle Hot Springs Airport (CHP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chp-circle-hot-springs-circle-hot-springs-airport/1ef266df-13c9-6012-a9af-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Circle Hot Springs, United States
- ICAO: KCHP
- Timezone: America/Anchorage
- Coordinates: 65.490000, -144.610000
- Elevation: 870 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 18:29 in Christchurch, it's 22:29 in Circle Hot Springs.
With a 20-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Circle Hot Springs Airport (CHP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chp-circle-hot-springs-circle-hot-springs-airport/1ef266df-13c9-6012-a9af-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)