CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,329 km
7,661 miles
RGR
Ranger
United States
Distance
12,329 km
7,661 mi / 6,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC RGR
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Ranger Municipal Airport
IATA Code CHC RGR
ICAO Code NZCH KF23
City Christchurch Ranger
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 1,470 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 32.450000, -98.680000

Christchurch (CHC) to Ranger (RGR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Ranger Municipal Airport (RGR) in Ranger, United States is 12,329 kilometers (7,661 miles / 6,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 11:04 in Christchurch, it's 16:04 in Ranger. 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 1,347 feet between the two airports. Ranger Municipal Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Ranger (RGR) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 231° (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 Ranger Municipal Airport (RGR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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