CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
19,720 km
12,254 miles
SDR
Santander
Spain
Distance
19,720 km
12,254 mi / 10,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
270°
west

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CHC SDR
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Santander Airport
IATA Code CHC SDR
ICAO Code NZCH LEXJ
City Christchurch Santander
Country New Zealand Spain
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Madrid
Elevation 123 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 43.430000, -3.820000

Christchurch (CHC) to Santander (SDR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Santander Airport (SDR) in Santander, Spain is 19,720 kilometers (12,254 miles / 10,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:18 in Christchurch, it's 21:18 in Santander. With a 12-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 Santander (SDR) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 93° (east). 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 Santander Airport (SDR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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