CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,229 km
8,220 miles
POF
Poplar Bluff
United States
Distance
13,229 km
8,220 mi / 7,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC POF
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Poplar Bluff Regional Business Airport
IATA Code CHC POF
ICAO Code NZCH KPOF
City Christchurch Poplar Bluff
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 331 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 36.770000, -90.320000

Christchurch (CHC) to Poplar Bluff (POF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Poplar Bluff Regional Business Airport (POF) in Poplar Bluff, United States is 13,229 kilometers (8,220 miles / 7,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 06:05 in Christchurch, it's 11:05 in Poplar Bluff. 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.

The return flight from Poplar Bluff (POF) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 235° (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 Poplar Bluff Regional Business Airport (POF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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