# Distance from Cabimas (CBS) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 12,896 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,896 km / 8,013 mi / 6,963 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 226° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 101° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Venezuela) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +16h (When it's 08:34 in Cabimas, it's 00:34 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 41 ft (CHC is lower than CBS)

## Airports

### [Oro Negro Airport (CBS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cbs-cabimas-oro-negro-airport/1ef266df-d2d4-6006-b99c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Cabimas, Venezuela
- ICAO: SVON
- Timezone: America/Caracas
- Coordinates: 10.330000, -71.320000
- Elevation: 164 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 08:34 in Cabimas, it's 00:34 in Christchurch.
With a 16-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Oro Negro Airport (CBS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cbs-cabimas-oro-negro-airport/1ef266df-d2d4-6006-b99c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)