CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,194 km
7,577 miles
EMM
Kemmerer
United States
Distance
12,194 km
7,577 mi / 6,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
50°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC EMM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kemmerer Municipal Airport
IATA Code CHC EMM
ICAO Code NZCH KEMM
City Christchurch Kemmerer
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 123 ft 7,289 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 41.820000, -110.560000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kemmerer (EMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kemmerer Municipal Airport (EMM) in Kemmerer, United States is 12,194 kilometers (7,577 miles / 6,584 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 19:32 in Christchurch, it's 01:32 in Kemmerer. 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 7,166 feet between the two airports. Kemmerer 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 Kemmerer (EMM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 229° (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 Kemmerer Municipal Airport (EMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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