CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,695 km
8,510 miles
POS
Port of Spain
Trinidad and Tobago
Distance
13,695 km
8,510 mi / 7,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
108°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC POS
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Piarco International Airport
IATA Code CHC POS
ICAO Code NZCH TTPP
City Christchurch Port of Spain
Country New Zealand Trinidad and Tobago
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Port_of_Spain
Elevation 123 ft 58 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 10.600000, -61.340000

Christchurch (CHC) to Port of Spain (POS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Piarco International Airport (POS) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago is 13,695 kilometers (8,510 miles / 7,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Trinidad and Tobago. 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 13:22 in Christchurch, it's 21:22 in Port of Spain. 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 Port of Spain (POS) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 224° (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 Piarco International Airport (POS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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