# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni (LDX)

> 13,812 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,812 km / 8,582 mi / 7,458 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 119° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 220° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → GF
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → South America
- **Time difference**: -15h (When it's 03:55 in Christchurch, it's 12:55 in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni)
- **Elevation difference**: 107 ft (LDX is lower 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

### [Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport (LDX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ldx-saint-laurent-du-maroni-saint-laurent-du-maroni-airport/1ef266df-c307-6cea-8ff2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, GF
- ICAO: SOOM
- Timezone: America/Cayenne
- Coordinates: 5.480000, -54.030000
- Elevation: 16 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 03:55 in Christchurch, it's 12:55 in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni.
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)
- [Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport (LDX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ldx-saint-laurent-du-maroni-saint-laurent-du-maroni-airport/1ef266df-c307-6cea-8ff2-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)