CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,453 km
7,738 miles
FCA
Kalispell
United States
Distance
12,453 km
7,738 mi / 6,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC FCA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Glacier Park International Airport
IATA Code CHC FCA
ICAO Code NZCH KGPI
City Christchurch Kalispell
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 123 ft 2,977 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 48.310000, -114.260000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kalispell (FCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) in Kalispell, United States is 12,453 kilometers (7,738 miles / 6,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 10:52 in Christchurch, it's 14:52 in Kalispell. With a 20-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 2,854 feet between the two airports. Glacier Park International Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Kalispell (FCA) 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 Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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