CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,319 km
8,276 miles
ICR
Nicaro
Cuba
Distance
13,319 km
8,276 mi / 7,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
89°
east

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CHC ICR
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Nicaro Airport
IATA Code CHC ICR
ICAO Code NZCH MUNC
City Christchurch Nicaro
Country New Zealand Cuba
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Havana
Elevation 123 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 20.690000, -75.530000

Christchurch (CHC) to Nicaro (ICR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Nicaro Airport (ICR) in Nicaro, Cuba is 13,319 kilometers (8,276 miles / 7,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Cuba. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:09 in Christchurch, it's 19:09 in Nicaro. 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.

The return flight from Nicaro (ICR) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 231° (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 Nicaro Airport (ICR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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