CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,079 km
7,506 miles
FSU
Fort Sumner
United States
Distance
12,079 km
7,506 mi / 6,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
60°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC FSU
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Fort Sumner Municipal Airport
IATA Code CHC FSU
ICAO Code NZCH KFSU
City Christchurch Fort Sumner
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 123 ft 4,165 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 34.490000, -104.220000

Christchurch (CHC) to Fort Sumner (FSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Fort Sumner Municipal Airport (FSU) in Fort Sumner, United States is 12,079 kilometers (7,506 miles / 6,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 12:45 in Christchurch, it's 18:45 in Fort Sumner. 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 4,042 feet between the two airports. Fort Sumner Municipal Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Sumner (FSU) 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 Fort Sumner Municipal Airport (FSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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