CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,971 km
7,438 miles
ROW
Roswell
United States
Distance
11,971 km
7,438 mi / 6,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC ROW
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Roswell Air Center Airport
IATA Code CHC ROW
ICAO Code NZCH KROW
City Christchurch Roswell
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 123 ft 3,671 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 33.300000, -104.530000

Christchurch (CHC) to Roswell (ROW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW) in Roswell, United States is 11,971 kilometers (7,438 miles / 6,464 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 00:30 in Christchurch, it's 04:30 in Roswell. 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 3,548 feet between the two airports. Roswell Air Center Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Roswell (ROW) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 229° (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 Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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