CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,479 km
8,375 miles
PID
Nassau
Bahamas
Distance
13,479 km
8,375 mi / 7,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

CHC PID
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Nassau Paradise Island Airport
IATA Code CHC PID
ICAO Code NZCH MYPI
City Christchurch Nassau
Country New Zealand Bahamas
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Nassau
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 25.080000, -77.300000

Christchurch (CHC) to Nassau (PID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Nassau Paradise Island Airport (PID) in Nassau, Bahamas is 13,479 kilometers (8,375 miles / 7,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Bahamas. 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 10:43 in Christchurch, it's 16:43 in Nassau. 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 Nassau (PID) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 233° (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 Nassau Paradise Island Airport (PID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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