# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Chevak (VAK)

> 11,844 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,844 km / 7,359 mi / 6,395 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 11° (north)
- **Return heading**: 196° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -20h (When it's 18:54 in Christchurch, it's 22:54 in Chevak)
- **Elevation difference**: 62 ft (VAK is lower than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Chevak Airport (VAK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vak-chevak-chevak-airport/1ef266df-886c-63ec-8a65-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Chevak, United States
- ICAO: PAVA
- Timezone: America/Anchorage
- Coordinates: 61.540000, -165.600000
- Elevation: 61 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:54 in Christchurch, it's 22:54 in Chevak.
With a 20-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Chevak Airport (VAK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vak-chevak-chevak-airport/1ef266df-886c-63ec-8a65-06bb2780ed98)
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