CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,957 km
7,430 miles
NPH
Nephi
United States
Distance
11,957 km
7,430 mi / 6,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC NPH
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Nephi Municipal Airport
IATA Code CHC NPH
ICAO Code NZCH KU14
City Christchurch Nephi
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 123 ft 5,022 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 39.740000, -111.870000

Christchurch (CHC) to Nephi (NPH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Nephi Municipal Airport (NPH) in Nephi, United States is 11,957 kilometers (7,430 miles / 6,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 06:34 in Christchurch, it's 10:34 in Nephi. With a 20-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 4,899 feet between the two airports. Nephi Municipal Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nephi (NPH) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 227° (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 Nephi Municipal Airport (NPH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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