CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,355 km
7,677 miles
COS
Colorado Springs
United States
Distance
12,355 km
7,677 mi / 6,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC COS
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
IATA Code CHC COS
ICAO Code NZCH KCOS
City Christchurch Colorado Springs
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 123 ft 6,187 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 38.810000, -104.700000

Christchurch (CHC) to Colorado Springs (COS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) in Colorado Springs, United States is 12,355 kilometers (7,677 miles / 6,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 00:05 in Christchurch, it's 04:05 in Colorado Springs. 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 6,064 feet between the two airports. City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Colorado Springs (COS) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 230° (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 City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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