CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,580 km
7,817 miles
PLT
Plato
Colombia
Distance
12,580 km
7,817 mi / 6,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

CHC PLT
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Plato Airport
IATA Code CHC PLT
ICAO Code NZCH SKPL
City Christchurch Plato
Country New Zealand Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Bogota
Elevation 123 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 9.800000, -74.780000

Christchurch (CHC) to Plato (PLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Plato Airport (PLT) in Plato, Colombia is 12,580 kilometers (7,817 miles / 6,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Colombia. 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 13:59 in Christchurch, it's 19:59 in Plato. 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 Plato (PLT) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 227° (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 Plato Airport (PLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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