CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,420 km
7,717 miles
HPY
Baytown
United States
Distance
12,420 km
7,717 mi / 6,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
69°
east northeast

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CHC HPY
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Baytown Airport
IATA Code CHC HPY
ICAO Code NZCH KHPY
City Christchurch Baytown
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 34 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 29.790000, -94.950000

Christchurch (CHC) to Baytown (HPY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Baytown Airport (HPY) in Baytown, United States is 12,420 kilometers (7,717 miles / 6,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 05:25 in Christchurch, it's 10:25 in Baytown. With a 19-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Baytown (HPY) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 231° (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 Baytown Airport (HPY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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