# Distance from Cayenne / Rochambeau (CAY) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 13,872 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,872 km / 8,619 mi / 7,490 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 219° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 121° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (GF) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +15h (When it's 14:38 in Cayenne / Rochambeau, it's 05:38 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 97 ft (CHC is higher than CAY)

## Airports

### [Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport (CAY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cay-cayenne-rochambeau-cayenne-rochambeau-airport/1ef266df-c2f1-656c-b1b9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Cayenne / Rochambeau, GF
- ICAO: SOCA
- Timezone: America/Cayenne
- Coordinates: 4.820000, -52.360000
- Elevation: 26 ft

### [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

## 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 14:38 in Cayenne / Rochambeau, it's 05:38 in Christchurch.
With a 15-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport (CAY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cay-cayenne-rochambeau-cayenne-rochambeau-airport/1ef266df-c2f1-656c-b1b9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)