CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
10,595 km
6,583 miles
NZC
Maria Reiche Neuman Airport
Peru
Distance
10,595 km
6,583 mi / 5,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
116°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC NZC
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Maria Reiche Neuman Airport
IATA Code CHC NZC
ICAO Code NZCH SPZA
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Peru
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Lima
Elevation 123 ft 1,860 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -14.850000, -74.960000

Christchurch (CHC) to Maria Reiche Neuman Airport (NZC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Maria Reiche Neuman Airport (NZC) in Maria Reiche Neuman Airport, Peru is 10,595 kilometers (6,583 miles / 5,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Peru. 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 00:26 in Christchurch, it's 07:26 in Maria Reiche Neuman 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 1,737 feet between the two airports. Maria Reiche Neuman Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Maria Reiche Neuman Airport (NZC) 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 Maria Reiche Neuman Airport (NZC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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