CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,184 km
6,950 miles
TSP
Tehachapi
United States
Distance
11,184 km
6,950 mi / 6,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
51°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC TSP
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Tehachapi Municipal Airport
IATA Code CHC TSP
ICAO Code NZCH KTSP
City Christchurch Tehachapi
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 123 ft 4,001 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 35.130000, -118.440000

Christchurch (CHC) to Tehachapi (TSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Tehachapi Municipal Airport (TSP) in Tehachapi, United States is 11,184 kilometers (6,950 miles / 6,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 18:16 in Christchurch, it's 23:16 in Tehachapi. 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 3,878 feet between the two airports. Tehachapi Municipal Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Tehachapi (TSP) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 224° (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 Tehachapi Municipal Airport (TSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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