CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,770 km
7,935 miles
PGC
Hyannis
United States
Distance
12,770 km
7,935 mi / 6,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC PGC
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Grant County Airport
IATA Code CHC PGC
ICAO Code NZCH K1V2
City Christchurch Hyannis
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 123 ft 3,737 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 42.010000, -101.770000

Christchurch (CHC) to Hyannis (PGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Grant County Airport (PGC) in Hyannis, United States is 12,770 kilometers (7,935 miles / 6,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 04:12 in Christchurch, it's 08:12 in Hyannis. 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 3,614 feet between the two airports. Grant County Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Hyannis (PGC) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 233° (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 Grant County Airport (PGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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