# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Mariscal Estigarribia (ESG)

> 10,934 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,934 km / 6,794 mi / 5,904 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 131° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 216° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Paraguay
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → South America
- **Time difference**: -15h (When it's 15:28 in Christchurch, it's 00:28 in Mariscal Estigarribia)
- **Elevation difference**: 430 ft (ESG is higher than CHC)

## Airports

### [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

### [Dr. Luis Maria Argana International Airport (ESG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/esg-mariscal-estigarribia-dr-luis-maria-argana-international-airport/1ef266df-a5fd-664a-8272-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mariscal Estigarribia, Paraguay
- ICAO: SGME
- Timezone: America/Asuncion
- Coordinates: -22.050000, -60.620000
- Elevation: 553 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 15:28 in Christchurch, it's 00:28 in Mariscal Estigarribia.
With a 15-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Dr. Luis Maria Argana International Airport (ESG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/esg-mariscal-estigarribia-dr-luis-maria-argana-international-airport/1ef266df-a5fd-664a-8272-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)