CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,263 km
6,999 miles
TNP
Twentynine Palms
United States
Distance
11,263 km
6,999 mi / 6,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC TNP
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Twentynine Palms Airport
IATA Code CHC TNP
ICAO Code NZCH KTNP
City Christchurch Twentynine Palms
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 123 ft 1,888 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 34.130000, -115.950000

Christchurch (CHC) to Twentynine Palms (TNP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Twentynine Palms Airport (TNP) in Twentynine Palms, United States is 11,263 kilometers (6,999 miles / 6,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 04:53 in Christchurch, it's 07:53 in Twentynine Palms. With a 21-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 1,765 feet between the two airports. Twentynine Palms Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Twentynine Palms (TNP) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 225° (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 Twentynine Palms Airport (TNP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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