CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,534 km
7,167 miles
PRC
Prescott
United States
Distance
11,534 km
7,167 mi / 6,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
55°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC PRC
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field
IATA Code CHC PRC
ICAO Code NZCH KPRC
City Christchurch Prescott
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Phoenix
Elevation 123 ft 5,045 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 34.650000, -112.420000

Christchurch (CHC) to Prescott (PRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) in Prescott, United States is 11,534 kilometers (7,167 miles / 6,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 07:03 in Christchurch, it's 12:03 in Prescott. 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 4,922 feet between the two airports. Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field sits higher than Christchurch International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Prescott (PRC) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 226° (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 Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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