CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
10,958 km
6,809 miles
CJA
Cajamarca
Peru
Distance
10,958 km
6,809 mi / 5,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC CJA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport
IATA Code CHC CJA
ICAO Code NZCH SPJR
City Christchurch Cajamarca
Country New Zealand Peru
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Lima
Elevation 123 ft 8,781 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -7.140000, -78.490000

Christchurch (CHC) to Cajamarca (CJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport (CJA) in Cajamarca, Peru is 10,958 kilometers (6,809 miles / 5,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:42 in Christchurch, it's 09:42 in Cajamarca. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,658 feet between the two airports. Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cajamarca (CJA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 224° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport (CJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.