CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,345 km
8,292 miles
DVL
Devils Lake
United States
Distance
13,345 km
8,292 mi / 7,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC DVL
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Devils Lake Regional Airport
IATA Code CHC DVL
ICAO Code NZCH KDVL
City Christchurch Devils Lake
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 1,469 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 48.120000, -98.910000

Christchurch (CHC) to Devils Lake (DVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Devils Lake Regional Airport (DVL) in Devils Lake, United States is 13,345 kilometers (8,292 miles / 7,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 09:20 in Christchurch, it's 14:20 in Devils Lake. 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 1,346 feet between the two airports. Devils Lake Regional Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Devils Lake (DVL) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 237° (west 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 Devils Lake Regional Airport (DVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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