CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
7,726 km
4,800 miles
KOA
Kailua/Kona
United States
Distance
7,726 km
4,800 mi / 4,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
32°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC KOA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport
IATA Code CHC KOA
ICAO Code NZCH PHKO
City Christchurch Kailua/Kona
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 123 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 19.700000, -156.000000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kailua/Kona (KOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Kailua/Kona, United States is 7,726 kilometers (4,800 miles / 4,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 17:21 in Christchurch, it's 19:21 in Kailua/Kona. With a 22-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 Kailua/Kona (KOA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 204° (south 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 Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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