CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,231 km
6,979 miles
CKE
Lakeport
United States
Distance
11,231 km
6,979 mi / 6,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
46°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC CKE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Lampson Field
IATA Code CHC CKE
ICAO Code NZCH K1O2
City Christchurch Lakeport
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 123 ft 1,380 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 38.990000, -122.900000

Christchurch (CHC) to Lakeport (CKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Lampson Field (CKE) in Lakeport, United States is 11,231 kilometers (6,979 miles / 6,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 New Zealand with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:17 in Christchurch, it's 11:17 in Lakeport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,257 feet between the two airports. Lampson Field sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Lakeport (CKE) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 222° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Lampson Field (CKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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