# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Nandayure (PBP)

> 11,734 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,734 km / 7,291 mi / 6,336 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 91° (east)
- **Return heading**: 227° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Costa Rica
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -18h (When it's 20:22 in Christchurch, it's 02:22 in Nandayure)
- **Elevation difference**: 116 ft (PBP 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

### [Islita Airport (PBP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pbp-nandayure-islita-airport/1ef266df-65ea-6918-a305-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nandayure, Costa Rica
- ICAO: MRIA
- Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
- Coordinates: 9.860000, -85.370000
- Elevation: 7 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 20:22 in Christchurch, it's 02:22 in Nandayure.
With a 18-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)
- [Islita Airport (PBP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pbp-nandayure-islita-airport/1ef266df-65ea-6918-a305-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)