CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
8,397 km
5,218 miles
OLN
Sarmiento
Argentina
Distance
8,397 km
5,218 mi / 4,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC OLN
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Lago Musters Airport
IATA Code CHC OLN
ICAO Code NZCH SAVM
City Christchurch Sarmiento
Country New Zealand Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Argentina/Catamarca
Elevation 123 ft 883 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -45.580000, -69.070000

Christchurch (CHC) to Sarmiento (OLN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Lago Musters Airport (OLN) in Sarmiento, Argentina is 8,397 kilometers (5,218 miles / 4,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Argentina. 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 23:14 in Christchurch, it's 07:14 in Sarmiento. With a 16-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 Sarmiento (OLN) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 221° (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 Lago Musters Airport (OLN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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