CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
13,258 km
8,238 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
13,258 km
8,238 mi / 7,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Caracas
Heading
226°
southwest

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CCS CHC
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code CCS CHC
ICAO Code SVMI NZCH
City Caracas Christchurch
Country Venezuela New Zealand
Timezone America/Caracas Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 235 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Caracas (CCS) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 13,258 kilometers (8,238 miles / 7,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 Venezuela 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 07:41 in Caracas, it's 00:41 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.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Caracas (CCS) 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 Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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