CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,925 km
7,410 miles
DPG
Dugway Proving Ground
United States
Distance
11,925 km
7,410 mi / 6,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
50°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC DPG
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Michael Army Air Field (Dugway Proving Ground) Airport
IATA Code CHC DPG
ICAO Code NZCH KDPG
City Christchurch Dugway Proving Ground
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 123 ft 4,350 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 40.200000, -112.940000

Christchurch (CHC) to Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Michael Army Air Field (Dugway Proving Ground) Airport (DPG) in Dugway Proving Ground, United States is 11,925 kilometers (7,410 miles / 6,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 07:43 in Christchurch, it's 13:43 in Dugway Proving Ground. With a 18-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 4,227 feet between the two airports. Michael Army Air Field (Dugway Proving Ground) Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 227° (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 Michael Army Air Field (Dugway Proving Ground) Airport (DPG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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