CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
8,538 km
5,305 miles
PUX
Puerto Varas
Chile
Distance
8,538 km
5,305 mi / 4,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
135°
southeast

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CHC PUX
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport El Mirador Airport
IATA Code CHC PUX
ICAO Code NZCH SCPV
City Christchurch Puerto Varas
Country New Zealand Chile
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Santiago
Elevation 123 ft 430 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -41.350000, -72.950000

Christchurch (CHC) to Puerto Varas (PUX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to El Mirador Airport (PUX) in Puerto Varas, Chile is 8,538 kilometers (5,305 miles / 4,610 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 17:15 in Christchurch, it's 01:15 in Puerto Varas. 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 Varas (PUX) 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 Mirador Airport (PUX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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