CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,914 km
8,024 miles
SPZ
Springdale
United States
Distance
12,914 km
8,024 mi / 6,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC SPZ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Springdale Municipal Airport
IATA Code CHC SPZ
ICAO Code NZCH KASG
City Christchurch Springdale
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 1,353 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 36.180000, -94.120000

Christchurch (CHC) to Springdale (SPZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Springdale Municipal Airport (SPZ) in Springdale, United States is 12,914 kilometers (8,024 miles / 6,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 16:55 in Christchurch, it's 21:55 in Springdale. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,230 feet between the two airports. Springdale Municipal Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Springdale (SPZ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 234° (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 Springdale Municipal Airport (SPZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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