# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Puerto Natales (PNT)

> 7,728 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,728 km / 4,802 mi / 4,173 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 143° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 225° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Chile
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → South America
- **Time difference**: -16h (When it's 10:18 in Christchurch, it's 18:18 in Puerto Natales)
- **Elevation difference**: 94 ft (PNT is higher 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

### [Tte. Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pnt-puerto-natales-tte-julio-gallardo-airport/1ef266df-9c51-6eb6-8232-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Puerto Natales, Chile
- ICAO: SCNT
- Timezone: America/Santiago
- Coordinates: -51.670000, -72.530000
- Elevation: 217 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 10:18 in Christchurch, it's 18:18 in Puerto Natales.
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)
- [Tte. Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pnt-puerto-natales-tte-julio-gallardo-airport/1ef266df-9c51-6eb6-8232-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)