# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Puerto Iguazu (IGR)

> 10,946 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,946 km / 6,802 mi / 5,910 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 138° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 212° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Argentina
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → South America
- **Time difference**: -15h (When it's 17:12 in Christchurch, it's 02:12 in Puerto Iguazu)
- **Elevation difference**: 793 ft (IGR 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

### [Cataratas Del Iguazu International Airport (IGR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/igr-puerto-iguazu-cataratas-del-iguazu-international-airport/1ef266df-9244-67de-b6ee-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Puerto Iguazu, Argentina
- ICAO: SARI
- Timezone: America/Argentina/Cordoba
- Coordinates: -25.740000, -54.470000
- Elevation: 916 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 17:12 in Christchurch, it's 02:12 in Puerto Iguazu.
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)
- [Cataratas Del Iguazu International Airport (IGR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/igr-puerto-iguazu-cataratas-del-iguazu-international-airport/1ef266df-9244-67de-b6ee-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)