CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,753 km
8,546 miles
GCY
Greeneville
United States
Distance
13,753 km
8,546 mi / 7,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
70°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC GCY
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Greeneville Municipal Airport
IATA Code CHC GCY
ICAO Code NZCH KGCY
City Christchurch Greeneville
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 123 ft 1,608 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 36.200000, -82.810000

Christchurch (CHC) to Greeneville (GCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Greeneville Municipal Airport (GCY) in Greeneville, United States is 13,753 kilometers (8,546 miles / 7,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 02:07 in Christchurch, it's 10:07 in Greeneville. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,485 feet between the two airports. Greeneville Municipal Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Greeneville (GCY) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 238° (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 Greeneville Municipal Airport (GCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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