# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Pinar del Rio (LCL)

> 12,783 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,783 km / 7,943 mi / 6,902 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 82° (east)
- **Return heading**: 231° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Cuba
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -16h (When it's 00:15 in Christchurch, it's 08:15 in Pinar del Rio)
- **Elevation difference**: 8 ft (LCL 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

### [La Coloma Airport (LCL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lcl-pinar-del-rio-la-coloma-airport/1ef266df-6af8-682e-b7da-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Pinar del Rio, Cuba
- ICAO: MULM
- Timezone: America/Havana
- Coordinates: 22.340000, -83.640000
- Elevation: 131 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 00:15 in Christchurch, it's 08:15 in Pinar del Rio.
With a 16-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)
- [La Coloma Airport (LCL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lcl-pinar-del-rio-la-coloma-airport/1ef266df-6af8-682e-b7da-06bb2780ed98)
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