# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Port-de-Paix (PAX)

> 13,482 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,482 km / 8,377 mi / 7,280 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 91° (east)
- **Return heading**: 230° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Haiti
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -16h (When it's 01:46 in Christchurch, it's 09:46 in Port-de-Paix)
- **Elevation difference**: 114 ft (PAX 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

### [Port-de-Paix Airport (PAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pax-port-de-paix-port-de-paix-airport/1ef266df-69c5-6a1a-b988-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Port-de-Paix, Haiti
- ICAO: MTPX
- Timezone: America/Port-au-Prince
- Coordinates: 19.930000, -72.850000
- Elevation: 9 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 01:46 in Christchurch, it's 09:46 in Port-de-Paix.
With a 16-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)
- [Port-de-Paix Airport (PAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pax-port-de-paix-port-de-paix-airport/1ef266df-69c5-6a1a-b988-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)