CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,927 km
8,032 miles
NEG
Negril
Jamaica
Distance
12,927 km
8,032 mi / 6,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
89°
east

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CHC NEG
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Negril Airport
IATA Code CHC NEG
ICAO Code NZCH MKNG
City Christchurch Negril
Country New Zealand Jamaica
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Jamaica
Elevation 123 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 18.340000, -78.330000

Christchurch (CHC) to Negril (NEG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Negril Airport (NEG) in Negril, Jamaica is 12,927 kilometers (8,032 miles / 6,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Jamaica. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:40 in Christchurch, it's 19:40 in Negril. 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 Negril (NEG) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 230° (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 Negril Airport (NEG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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