CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,154 km
7,552 miles
LWS
Lewiston
United States
Distance
12,154 km
7,552 mi / 6,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
44°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC LWS
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport
IATA Code CHC LWS
ICAO Code NZCH KLWS
City Christchurch Lewiston
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 123 ft 1,442 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 46.370000, -117.020000

Christchurch (CHC) to Lewiston (LWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) in Lewiston, United States is 12,154 kilometers (7,552 miles / 6,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 05:17 in Christchurch, it's 10:17 in Lewiston. With a 19-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 1,319 feet between the two airports. Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Lewiston (LWS) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 226° (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 Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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