APO
Carepa
Colombia
12,273 km
7,626 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
12,273 km
7,626 mi / 6,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Bogota
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

APO CHC
Airport Name Antonio Roldan Betancourt Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code APO CHC
ICAO Code SKLC NZCH
City Carepa Christchurch
Country Colombia New Zealand
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 46 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 7.810000, -76.720000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Carepa (APO) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Antonio Roldan Betancourt Airport (APO) in Carepa, Colombia to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 12,273 kilometers (7,626 miles / 6,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 18:42 in Carepa, it's 12:42 in Christchurch. With a 18-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 Christchurch (CHC) to Carepa (APO) follows a heading of 99° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Antonio Roldan Betancourt Airport (APO) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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