CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,140 km
6,922 miles
LOH
La Toma (Catamayo)
Ecuador
Distance
11,140 km
6,922 mi / 6,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC LOH
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Camilo Ponce Enriquez Airport
IATA Code CHC LOH
ICAO Code NZCH SETM
City Christchurch La Toma (Catamayo)
Country New Zealand Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Guayaquil
Elevation 123 ft 4,056 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -4.000000, -79.370000

Christchurch (CHC) to La Toma (Catamayo) (LOH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Camilo Ponce Enriquez Airport (LOH) in La Toma (Catamayo), Ecuador is 11,140 kilometers (6,922 miles / 6,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 12:09 in Christchurch, it's 18:09 in La Toma (Catamayo). 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,933 feet between the two airports. Camilo Ponce Enriquez Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from La Toma (Catamayo) (LOH) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 224° (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 Camilo Ponce Enriquez Airport (LOH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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