CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,588 km
9,064 miles
WRI
Wrightstown
United States
Distance
14,588 km
9,064 mi / 7,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
70°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC WRI
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Mc Guire Field (Joint Base Mc Guire Dix Lakehurst) Airport
IATA Code CHC WRI
ICAO Code NZCH KWRI
City Christchurch Wrightstown
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 123 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 40.020000, -74.590000

Christchurch (CHC) to Wrightstown (WRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Mc Guire Field (Joint Base Mc Guire Dix Lakehurst) Airport (WRI) in Wrightstown, United States is 14,588 kilometers (9,064 miles / 7,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 07:52 in Christchurch, it's 15:52 in Wrightstown. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Wrightstown (WRI) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 243° (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 Mc Guire Field (Joint Base Mc Guire Dix Lakehurst) Airport (WRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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