CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,115 km
7,528 miles
NIR
Beeville
United States
Distance
12,115 km
7,528 mi / 6,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
69°
east northeast

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CHC NIR
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Chase Field Industrial Airport
IATA Code CHC NIR
ICAO Code NZCH KTX2
City Christchurch Beeville
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 184 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 28.360000, -97.660000

Christchurch (CHC) to Beeville (NIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Chase Field Industrial Airport (NIR) in Beeville, United States is 12,115 kilometers (7,528 miles / 6,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 10:00 in Christchurch, it's 15:00 in Beeville. 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.

The return flight from Beeville (NIR) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 230° (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 Chase Field Industrial Airport (NIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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