CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,635 km
8,472 miles
GPZ
Grand Rapids
United States
Distance
13,635 km
8,472 mi / 7,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
54°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC GPZ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field
IATA Code CHC GPZ
ICAO Code NZCH KGPZ
City Christchurch Grand Rapids
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 1,356 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 47.210000, -93.510000

Christchurch (CHC) to Grand Rapids (GPZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field (GPZ) in Grand Rapids, United States is 13,635 kilometers (8,472 miles / 7,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 09:45 in Christchurch, it's 16:45 in Grand Rapids. With a 17-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 1,233 feet between the two airports. Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Grand Rapids (GPZ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 239° (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 Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field (GPZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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