CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,602 km
7,830 miles
SLR
Sulphur Springs
United States
Distance
12,602 km
7,830 mi / 6,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
66°
east northeast

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CHC SLR
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport
IATA Code CHC SLR
ICAO Code NZCH KSLR
City Christchurch Sulphur Springs
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 489 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 33.160000, -95.620000

Christchurch (CHC) to Sulphur Springs (SLR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (SLR) in Sulphur Springs, United States is 12,602 kilometers (7,830 miles / 6,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 16:07 in Christchurch, it's 21:07 in Sulphur Springs. 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.

The return flight from Sulphur Springs (SLR) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 232° (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 Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (SLR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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