CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,468 km
7,126 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
11,468 km
7,126 mi / 6,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC LAS
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code CHC LAS
ICAO Code NZCH KLAS
City Christchurch Las Vegas
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 123 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 36.080000, -115.150000

Christchurch (CHC) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 11,468 kilometers (7,126 miles / 6,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 18:43 in Christchurch, it's 21:43 in Las Vegas. With a 21-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,058 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 225° (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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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