CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,357 km
8,300 miles
LNA
West Palm Beach
United States
Distance
13,357 km
8,300 mi / 7,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

CHC LNA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Palm Beach County Park Airport
IATA Code CHC LNA
ICAO Code NZCH KLNA
City Christchurch West Palm Beach
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 123 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 26.590000, -80.090000

Christchurch (CHC) to West Palm Beach (LNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Palm Beach County Park Airport (LNA) in West Palm Beach, United States is 13,357 kilometers (8,300 miles / 7,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 19:28 in Christchurch, it's 01:28 in West Palm Beach. 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 West Palm Beach (LNA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 233° (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 Palm Beach County Park Airport (LNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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