CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,516 km
8,398 miles
PKD
Park Rapids
United States
Distance
13,516 km
8,398 mi / 7,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC PKD
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Park Rapids Municipal/Konshok Field
IATA Code CHC PKD
ICAO Code NZCH KPKD
City Christchurch Park Rapids
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 1,445 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 46.900000, -95.070000

Christchurch (CHC) to Park Rapids (PKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Park Rapids Municipal/Konshok Field (PKD) in Park Rapids, United States is 13,516 kilometers (8,398 miles / 7,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 01:04 in Christchurch, it's 06:04 in Park Rapids. 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 1,322 feet between the two airports. Park Rapids Municipal/Konshok Field sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Park Rapids (PKD) 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 Park Rapids Municipal/Konshok Field (PKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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