CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,232 km
7,600 miles
PVW
Plainview
United States
Distance
12,232 km
7,600 mi / 6,605 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC PVW
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Hale County Airport
IATA Code CHC PVW
ICAO Code NZCH KPVW
City Christchurch Plainview
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 3,374 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 34.170000, -101.720000

Christchurch (CHC) to Plainview (PVW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Hale County Airport (PVW) in Plainview, United States is 12,232 kilometers (7,600 miles / 6,605 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 01:00 in Christchurch, it's 06:00 in Plainview. 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 3,251 feet between the two airports. Hale County Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Plainview (PVW) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 230° (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 Hale County Airport (PVW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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