# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Lihue (LIH)

> 7,826 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,826 km / 4,863 mi / 4,226 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 28° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 201° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -22h (When it's 18:59 in Christchurch, it's 20:59 in Lihue)
- **Elevation difference**: 29 ft (LIH is higher 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

### [Lihue Airport (LIH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lih-lihue-lihue-airport/1ef266df-893e-659a-818f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lihue, United States
- ICAO: PHLI
- Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
- Coordinates: 21.980000, -159.340000
- Elevation: 152 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:59 in Christchurch, it's 20:59 in Lihue.
With a 22-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)
- [Lihue Airport (LIH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lih-lihue-lihue-airport/1ef266df-893e-659a-818f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)