CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
8,522 km
5,296 miles
PMC
Puerto Montt
Chile
Distance
8,522 km
5,296 mi / 4,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC PMC
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport El Tepual Airport
IATA Code CHC PMC
ICAO Code NZCH SCTE
City Christchurch Puerto Montt
Country New Zealand Chile
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Santiago
Elevation 123 ft 294 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -41.440000, -73.090000

Christchurch (CHC) to Puerto Montt (PMC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to El Tepual Airport (PMC) in Puerto Montt, Chile is 8,522 kilometers (5,296 miles / 4,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 Chile. 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 03:05 in Christchurch, it's 11:05 in Puerto Montt. 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 Puerto Montt (PMC) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 223° (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 El Tepual Airport (PMC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.