# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Quinhagak (KWN)

> 11,717 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,717 km / 7,281 mi / 6,327 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 13° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 199° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -20h (When it's 00:59 in Christchurch, it's 04:59 in Quinhagak)
- **Elevation difference**: 80 ft (KWN 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

### [Quinhagak Airport (KWN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwn-quinhagak-quinhagak-airport/1ef266df-87e0-6fea-ab01-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Quinhagak, United States
- ICAO: PAQH
- Timezone: America/Anchorage
- Coordinates: 59.760000, -161.850000
- Elevation: 43 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 00:59 in Christchurch, it's 04:59 in Quinhagak.
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)
- [Quinhagak Airport (KWN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwn-quinhagak-quinhagak-airport/1ef266df-87e0-6fea-ab01-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)