CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,018 km
7,468 miles
PUC
Price
United States
Distance
12,018 km
7,468 mi / 6,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC PUC
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field
IATA Code CHC PUC
ICAO Code NZCH KPUC
City Christchurch Price
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 123 ft 5,958 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 39.610000, -110.750000

Christchurch (CHC) to Price (PUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) in Price, United States is 12,018 kilometers (7,468 miles / 6,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 07:33 in Christchurch, it's 11:33 in Price. 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 5,835 feet between the two airports. Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis 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 Price (PUC) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 228° (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 Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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