CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,409 km
8,332 miles
FFM
Fergus Falls
United States
Distance
13,409 km
8,332 mi / 7,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC FFM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field
IATA Code CHC FFM
ICAO Code NZCH KFFM
City Christchurch Fergus Falls
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 1,183 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 46.280000, -96.160000

Christchurch (CHC) to Fergus Falls (FFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field (FFM) in Fergus Falls, United States is 13,409 kilometers (8,332 miles / 7,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 10:51 in Christchurch, it's 15:51 in Fergus Falls. 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 1,060 feet between the two airports. Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Fergus Falls (FFM) 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 Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field (FFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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