CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,645 km
9,100 miles
LDJ
Linden
United States
Distance
14,645 km
9,100 mi / 7,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC LDJ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Linden Airport
IATA Code CHC LDJ
ICAO Code NZCH KLDJ
City Christchurch Linden
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 123 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 40.620000, -74.240000

Christchurch (CHC) to Linden (LDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Linden Airport (LDJ) in Linden, United States is 14,645 kilometers (9,100 miles / 7,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 15:46 in Christchurch, it's 21:46 in Linden. With a 18-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 Linden (LDJ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 243° (west 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 Linden Airport (LDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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