CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,349 km
8,916 miles
JHW
Jamestown
United States
Distance
14,349 km
8,916 mi / 7,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC JHW
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport
IATA Code CHC JHW
ICAO Code NZCH KJHW
City Christchurch Jamestown
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 123 ft 1,723 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 42.150000, -79.260000

Christchurch (CHC) to Jamestown (JHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport (JHW) in Jamestown, United States is 14,349 kilometers (8,916 miles / 7,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 19:30 in Christchurch, it's 01:30 in Jamestown. 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 1,600 feet between the two airports. Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Jamestown (JHW) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 243° (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 Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport (JHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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