# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Colon (QCO)

> 13,027 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,027 km / 8,094 mi / 7,034 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 84° (east)
- **Return heading**: 231° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Cuba
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -16h (When it's 13:10 in Christchurch, it's 21:10 in Colon)
- **Elevation difference**: 123 ft (QCO is lower 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

### [Colon Airport (QCO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/qco-colon-colon-airport/1ef266df-6abd-6940-9651-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Colon, Cuba
- ICAO: MUCO
- Timezone: America/Havana
- Coordinates: 22.710000, -80.920000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 13:10 in Christchurch, it's 21:10 in Colon.
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)
- [Colon Airport (QCO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/qco-colon-colon-airport/1ef266df-6abd-6940-9651-06bb2780ed98)
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