CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,681 km
8,501 miles
PIC
Pine Cay
TC
Distance
13,681 km
8,501 mi / 7,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

CHC PIC
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Pine Cay Airport
IATA Code CHC PIC
ICAO Code NZCH MBPI
City Christchurch Pine Cay
Country New Zealand TC
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Grand_Turk
Elevation 123 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 21.900000, -72.100000

Christchurch (CHC) to Pine Cay (PIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Pine Cay Airport (PIC) in Pine Cay, TC is 13,681 kilometers (8,501 miles / 7,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 TC. 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 11:57 in Christchurch, it's 17:57 in Pine Cay. With a 18-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 Pine Cay (PIC) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 231° (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 Pine Cay Airport (PIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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