CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
8,448 km
5,249 miles
FFU
Futaleufu
Chile
Distance
8,448 km
5,249 mi / 4,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC FFU
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Futaleufu Airport
IATA Code CHC FFU
ICAO Code NZCH SCFT
City Christchurch Futaleufu
Country New Zealand Chile
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Santiago
Elevation 123 ft 1,148 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -43.190000, -71.850000

Christchurch (CHC) to Futaleufu (FFU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Futaleufu Airport (FFU) in Futaleufu, Chile is 8,448 kilometers (5,249 miles / 4,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Chile. 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 01:52 in Christchurch, it's 09:52 in Futaleufu. With a 16-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 1,025 feet between the two airports. Futaleufu Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Futaleufu (FFU) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 222° (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 Futaleufu Airport (FFU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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