CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
9,098 km
5,653 miles
RDS
Rincon de los Sauces
Argentina
Distance
9,098 km
5,653 mi / 4,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC RDS
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Rincon De Los Sauces Airport
IATA Code CHC RDS
ICAO Code NZCH SAHS
City Christchurch Rincon de los Sauces
Country New Zealand Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation 123 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -37.390000, -68.900000

Christchurch (CHC) to Rincon de los Sauces (RDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Rincon De Los Sauces Airport (RDS) in Rincon de los Sauces, Argentina is 9,098 kilometers (5,653 miles / 4,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 Argentina. 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 08:27 in Christchurch, it's 16:27 in Rincon de los Sauces. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,845 feet between the two airports. Rincon De Los Sauces Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Rincon de los Sauces (RDS) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 220° (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 Rincon De Los Sauces Airport (RDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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