CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,233 km
7,602 miles
COM
Coleman
United States
Distance
12,233 km
7,602 mi / 6,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC COM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Coleman Municipal Airport
IATA Code CHC COM
ICAO Code NZCH KCOM
City Christchurch Coleman
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 1,697 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 31.840000, -99.400000

Christchurch (CHC) to Coleman (COM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Coleman Municipal Airport (COM) in Coleman, United States is 12,233 kilometers (7,602 miles / 6,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 11:25 in Christchurch, it's 16:25 in Coleman. 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 1,574 feet between the two airports. Coleman Municipal Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Coleman (COM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 231° (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 Coleman Municipal Airport (COM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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