CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,867 km
7,374 miles
FIL
Fillmore
United States
Distance
11,867 km
7,374 mi / 6,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
52°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC FIL
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Fillmore Municipal Airport
IATA Code CHC FIL
ICAO Code NZCH KFOM
City Christchurch Fillmore
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 123 ft 4,985 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 38.960000, -112.360000

Christchurch (CHC) to Fillmore (FIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Fillmore Municipal Airport (FIL) in Fillmore, United States is 11,867 kilometers (7,374 miles / 6,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 03:04 in Christchurch, it's 09:04 in Fillmore. 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 4,862 feet between the two airports. Fillmore Municipal Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Fillmore (FIL) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 227° (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 Fillmore Municipal Airport (FIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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