CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,261 km
8,240 miles
KAV
Kavanayen Airport
Venezuela
Distance
13,261 km
8,240 mi / 7,160 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC KAV
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kavanayen Airport
IATA Code CHC KAV
ICAO Code NZCH SVKA
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Venezuela
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Caracas
Elevation 123 ft 3,900 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 5.630000, -61.780000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kavanayen Airport (KAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kavanayen Airport (KAV) in Kavanayen Airport, Venezuela is 13,261 kilometers (8,240 miles / 7,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Venezuela. 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 14:54 in Christchurch, it's 21:54 in Kavanayen Airport. With a 17-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 3,777 feet between the two airports. Kavanayen Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Kavanayen Airport (KAV) 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 Kavanayen Airport (KAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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