CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,472 km
8,371 miles
OWA
Owatonna
United States
Distance
13,472 km
8,371 mi / 7,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC OWA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Owatonna Degner Regional Airport
IATA Code CHC OWA
ICAO Code NZCH KOWA
City Christchurch Owatonna
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 1,145 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 44.120000, -93.260000

Christchurch (CHC) to Owatonna (OWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (OWA) in Owatonna, United States is 13,472 kilometers (8,371 miles / 7,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 19:50 in Christchurch, it's 00:50 in Owatonna. 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 1,022 feet between the two airports. Owatonna Degner Regional Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Owatonna (OWA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 238° (west 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 Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (OWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.