CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,979 km
9,307 miles
FMH
Falmouth
United States
Distance
14,979 km
9,307 mi / 8,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
69°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC FMH
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Cape Cod Coast Guard Air Station
IATA Code CHC FMH
ICAO Code NZCH KFMH
City Christchurch Falmouth
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 123 ft 130 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 41.700000, -70.500000

Christchurch (CHC) to Falmouth (FMH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Cape Cod Coast Guard Air Station (FMH) in Falmouth, United States is 14,979 kilometers (9,307 miles / 8,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 06:32 in Christchurch, it's 14:32 in Falmouth. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Falmouth (FMH) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 245° (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 Cape Cod Coast Guard Air Station (FMH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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