CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,405 km
7,708 miles
RWL
Rawlins
United States
Distance
12,405 km
7,708 mi / 6,698 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
52°
northeast

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CHC RWL
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Rawlins Municipal/Harvey Field
IATA Code CHC RWL
ICAO Code NZCH KRWL
City Christchurch Rawlins
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 123 ft 6,817 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 41.810000, -107.200000

Christchurch (CHC) to Rawlins (RWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Rawlins Municipal/Harvey Field (RWL) in Rawlins, United States is 12,405 kilometers (7,708 miles / 6,698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 13:52 in Christchurch, it's 17:52 in Rawlins. 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 6,694 feet between the two airports. Rawlins Municipal/Harvey 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 Rawlins (RWL) 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 Rawlins Municipal/Harvey Field (RWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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