# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Brevig Mission (KTS)

> 12,236 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,236 km / 7,603 mi / 6,607 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 9° (north)
- **Return heading**: 196° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -20h (When it's 05:26 in Christchurch, it's 09:26 in Brevig Mission)
- **Elevation difference**: 85 ft (KTS is lower than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Brevig Mission Airport (KTS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kts-brevig-mission-brevig-mission-airport/1ef266df-88d7-69bc-b726-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Brevig Mission, United States
- ICAO: PFKT
- Timezone: America/Anchorage
- Coordinates: 65.330000, -166.470000
- Elevation: 38 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 05:26 in Christchurch, it's 09:26 in Brevig Mission.
With a 20-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Brevig Mission Airport (KTS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kts-brevig-mission-brevig-mission-airport/1ef266df-88d7-69bc-b726-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)