CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,683 km
8,502 miles
SER
Seymour
United States
Distance
13,683 km
8,502 mi / 7,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
65°
east northeast

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CHC SER
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Freeman Municipal Airport
IATA Code CHC SER
ICAO Code NZCH KSER
City Christchurch Seymour
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Elevation 123 ft 583 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 38.920000, -85.910000

Christchurch (CHC) to Seymour (SER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Freeman Municipal Airport (SER) in Seymour, United States is 13,683 kilometers (8,502 miles / 7,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 16:44 in Christchurch, it's 22:44 in Seymour. With a 18-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 Seymour (SER) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 238° (west 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 Freeman Municipal Airport (SER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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