CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,282 km
8,874 miles
IDI
Indiana
United States
Distance
14,282 km
8,874 mi / 7,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC IDI
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Indiana County/Jimmy Stewart Field
IATA Code CHC IDI
ICAO Code NZCH KIDI
City Christchurch Indiana
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 123 ft 1,419 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 40.630000, -79.100000

Christchurch (CHC) to Indiana (IDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Indiana County/Jimmy Stewart Field (IDI) in Indiana, United States is 14,282 kilometers (8,874 miles / 7,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 01:34 in Christchurch, it's 07:34 in Indiana. With a 18-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 1,296 feet between the two airports. Indiana County/Jimmy Stewart Field sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Indiana (IDI) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 242° (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 Indiana County/Jimmy Stewart Field (IDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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