CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,876 km
7,379 miles
SCM
Scammon Bay
United States
Distance
11,876 km
7,379 mi / 6,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
11°
north

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CHC SCM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Scammon Bay Airport
IATA Code CHC SCM
ICAO Code NZCH PACM
City Christchurch Scammon Bay
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Anchorage
Elevation 123 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 61.840000, -165.570000

Christchurch (CHC) to Scammon Bay (SCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Scammon Bay Airport (SCM) in Scammon Bay, United States is 11,876 kilometers (7,379 miles / 6,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 03:24 in Christchurch, it's 05:24 in Scammon Bay. With a 22-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Scammon Bay (SCM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 196° (south 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 Scammon Bay Airport (SCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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