# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Santiago (SCU)

> 13,244 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,244 km / 8,229 mi / 7,151 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 89° (east)
- **Return heading**: 231° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Cuba
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -16h (When it's 04:58 in Christchurch, it's 12:58 in Santiago)
- **Elevation difference**: 126 ft (SCU is higher 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

### [Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/scu-santiago-antonio-maceo-international-airport/1ef266df-6ac1-698c-9a43-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Santiago, Cuba
- ICAO: MUCU
- Timezone: America/Havana
- Coordinates: 19.970000, -75.840000
- Elevation: 249 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 04:58 in Christchurch, it's 12:58 in Santiago.
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)
- [Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/scu-santiago-antonio-maceo-international-airport/1ef266df-6ac1-698c-9a43-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)