CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,275 km
7,006 miles
JIP
Jipijapa
Ecuador
Distance
11,275 km
7,006 mi / 6,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
102°
east southeast

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CHC JIP
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Jipijapa Airport
IATA Code CHC JIP
ICAO Code NZCH SEJI
City Christchurch Jipijapa
Country New Zealand Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Guayaquil
Elevation 123 ft 223 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -1.000000, -80.670000

Christchurch (CHC) to Jipijapa (JIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Jipijapa Airport (JIP) in Jipijapa, Ecuador is 11,275 kilometers (7,006 miles / 6,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 Ecuador. 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 23:32 in Christchurch, it's 05:32 in Jipijapa. 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 Jipijapa (JIP) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 225° (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 Jipijapa Airport (JIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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