# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Elim (ELI)

> 12,220 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,220 km / 7,593 mi / 6,598 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 11° (north)
- **Return heading**: 199° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -20h (When it's 21:13 in Christchurch, it's 01:13 in Elim)
- **Elevation difference**: 39 ft (ELI is higher than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Elim Airport (ELI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/eli-elim-elim-airport/1ef266df-88c6-63c4-98e1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Elim, United States
- ICAO: PFEL
- Timezone: America/Anchorage
- Coordinates: 64.610000, -162.270000
- Elevation: 162 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:13 in Christchurch, it's 01:13 in Elim.
With a 20-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Elim Airport (ELI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/eli-elim-elim-airport/1ef266df-88c6-63c4-98e1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)