CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,150 km
6,928 miles
PAO
Palo Alto
United States
Distance
11,150 km
6,928 mi / 6,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC PAO
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Palo Alto Airport
IATA Code CHC PAO
ICAO Code NZCH KPAO
City Christchurch Palo Alto
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 123 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 37.460000, -122.120000

Christchurch (CHC) to Palo Alto (PAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States is 11,150 kilometers (6,928 miles / 6,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 20:35 in Christchurch, it's 23:35 in Palo Alto. With a 21-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 Palo Alto (PAO) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 222° (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 Palo Alto Airport (PAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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