CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,283 km
8,254 miles
SPW
Spencer
United States
Distance
13,283 km
8,254 mi / 7,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
57°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC SPW
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Spencer Municipal Airport
IATA Code CHC SPW
ICAO Code NZCH KSPW
City Christchurch Spencer
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 1,339 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 43.170000, -95.200000

Christchurch (CHC) to Spencer (SPW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Spencer Municipal Airport (SPW) in Spencer, United States is 13,283 kilometers (8,254 miles / 7,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 22:46 in Christchurch, it's 05:46 in Spencer. With a 17-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 1,216 feet between the two airports. Spencer Municipal Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Spencer (SPW) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 236° (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 Spencer Municipal Airport (SPW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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