# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Kwigillingok (KWK)

> 11,706 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,706 km / 7,274 mi / 6,321 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 12° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 198° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -20h (When it's 14:09 in Christchurch, it's 18:09 in Kwigillingok)
- **Elevation difference**: 102 ft (KWK 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

### [Kwigillingok Airport (KWK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwk-kwigillingok-kwigillingok-airport/1ef266df-867c-69b0-844c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kwigillingok, United States
- ICAO: PAGG
- Timezone: America/Anchorage
- Coordinates: 59.880000, -163.170000
- Elevation: 21 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 14:09 in Christchurch, it's 18:09 in Kwigillingok.
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)
- [Kwigillingok Airport (KWK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwk-kwigillingok-kwigillingok-airport/1ef266df-867c-69b0-844c-06bb2780ed98)
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