CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,053 km
6,868 miles
KQA
Akutan
United States
Distance
11,053 km
6,868 mi / 5,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC KQA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Akutan Airport
IATA Code CHC KQA
ICAO Code NZCH PAUT
City Christchurch Akutan
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Nome
Elevation 123 ft 129 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 54.140000, -165.600000

Christchurch (CHC) to Akutan (KQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Akutan Airport (KQA) in Akutan, United States is 11,053 kilometers (6,868 miles / 5,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 00:25 in Christchurch, it's 02:25 in Akutan. 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 Akutan (KQA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 196° (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 Akutan Airport (KQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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