CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,162 km
6,936 miles
HMT
Hemet
United States
Distance
11,162 km
6,936 mi / 6,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC HMT
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Hemet-Ryan Airport
IATA Code CHC HMT
ICAO Code NZCH KHMT
City Christchurch Hemet
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 123 ft 1,515 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 33.730000, -117.020000

Christchurch (CHC) to Hemet (HMT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Hemet-Ryan Airport (HMT) in Hemet, United States is 11,162 kilometers (6,936 miles / 6,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 22:56 in Christchurch, it's 01:56 in Hemet. 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 1,392 feet between the two airports. Hemet-Ryan Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Hemet (HMT) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 224° (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 Hemet-Ryan Airport (HMT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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