CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,007 km
8,082 miles
LEM
Lemmon
United States
Distance
13,007 km
8,082 mi / 7,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
51°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC LEM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Lemmon Municipal Airport
IATA Code CHC LEM
ICAO Code NZCH KLEM
City Christchurch Lemmon
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 123 ft 2,573 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 45.920000, -102.110000

Christchurch (CHC) to Lemmon (LEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Lemmon Municipal Airport (LEM) in Lemmon, United States is 13,007 kilometers (8,082 miles / 7,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 08:44 in Christchurch, it's 14:44 in Lemmon. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,450 feet between the two airports. Lemmon Municipal Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Lemmon (LEM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 234° (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 Lemmon Municipal Airport (LEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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