CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,781 km
7,320 miles
PRI
Praslin Island
Seychelles
Distance
11,781 km
7,320 mi / 6,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
248°
west southwest

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CHC PRI
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Praslin Airport
IATA Code CHC PRI
ICAO Code NZCH FSPP
City Christchurch Praslin Island
Country New Zealand Seychelles
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Indian/Mahe
Elevation 123 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -4.320000, 55.690000

Christchurch (CHC) to Praslin Island (PRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Praslin Airport (PRI) in Praslin Island, Seychelles is 11,781 kilometers (7,320 miles / 6,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Seychelles. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:55 in Christchurch, it's 13:55 in Praslin Island. With a 9-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 Praslin Island (PRI) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 138° (southeast). 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 Praslin Airport (PRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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