CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,806 km
7,957 miles
SPF
Spearfish
United States
Distance
12,806 km
7,957 mi / 6,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC SPF
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Black Hills-Clyde Ice Field
IATA Code CHC SPF
ICAO Code NZCH KSPF
City Christchurch Spearfish
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 123 ft 3,933 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 44.480000, -103.790000

Christchurch (CHC) to Spearfish (SPF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Black Hills-Clyde Ice Field (SPF) in Spearfish, United States is 12,806 kilometers (7,957 miles / 6,915 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 02:13 in Christchurch, it's 06:13 in Spearfish. 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 3,810 feet between the two airports. Black Hills-Clyde Ice Field sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Spearfish (SPF) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 233° (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 Black Hills-Clyde Ice Field (SPF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.