CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,743 km
7,297 miles
NME
Nightmute
United States
Distance
11,743 km
7,297 mi / 6,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
11°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC NME
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Nightmute Airport
IATA Code CHC NME
ICAO Code NZCH PAGT
City Christchurch Nightmute
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Anchorage
Elevation 123 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 60.470000, -164.700000

Christchurch (CHC) to Nightmute (NME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Nightmute Airport (NME) in Nightmute, United States is 11,743 kilometers (7,297 miles / 6,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

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 05:29 in Christchurch, it's 07:29 in Nightmute. With a 22-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 Nightmute (NME) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 197° (south 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 Nightmute Airport (NME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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