API
Apiay
Colombia
12,233 km
7,601 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
12,233 km
7,601 mi / 6,605 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Bogota
Heading
225°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

API CHC
Airport Name Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code API CHC
ICAO Code SKAP NZCH
City Apiay Christchurch
Country Colombia New Zealand
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,207 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 4.080000, -73.560000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Apiay (API) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) in Apiay, Colombia to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 12,233 kilometers (7,601 miles / 6,605 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 Colombia with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:36 in Apiay, it's 18:36 in Christchurch. With a 17-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 1,084 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Apiay (API) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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