CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,162 km
7,557 miles
GCD
Electric City
United States
Distance
12,162 km
7,557 mi / 6,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC GCD
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Grand Coulee Dam Airport
IATA Code CHC GCD
ICAO Code NZCH K3W7
City Christchurch Electric City
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 123 ft 1,593 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 47.920000, -119.080000

Christchurch (CHC) to Electric City (GCD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) in Electric City, United States is 12,162 kilometers (7,557 miles / 6,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 19:18 in Christchurch, it's 22:18 in Electric City. With a 21-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 1,470 feet between the two airports. Grand Coulee Dam Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Electric City (GCD) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 226° (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 Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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