CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,633 km
7,229 miles
LKV
Lakeview
United States
Distance
11,633 km
7,229 mi / 6,281 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC LKV
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Lake County Airport
IATA Code CHC LKV
ICAO Code NZCH KLKV
City Christchurch Lakeview
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 123 ft 4,734 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 42.160000, -120.400000

Christchurch (CHC) to Lakeview (LKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Lake County Airport (LKV) in Lakeview, United States is 11,633 kilometers (7,229 miles / 6,281 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 14:40 in Christchurch, it's 17:40 in Lakeview. 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 4,611 feet between the two airports. Lake County Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Lakeview (LKV) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 224° (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 Lake County Airport (LKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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