CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,077 km
8,126 miles
EPG
Weeping Water
United States
Distance
13,077 km
8,126 mi / 7,061 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
59°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC EPG
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Browns Airport
IATA Code CHC EPG
ICAO Code NZCH NE69
City Christchurch Weeping Water
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 1,182 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 40.870000, -96.110000

Christchurch (CHC) to Weeping Water (EPG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Browns Airport (EPG) in Weeping Water, United States is 13,077 kilometers (8,126 miles / 7,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 19:35 in Christchurch, it's 02:35 in Weeping Water. With a 17-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 1,059 feet between the two airports. Browns Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Weeping Water (EPG) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 235° (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 Browns Airport (EPG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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