CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
8,308 km
5,162 miles
SGL
Cavite City
Philippines
Distance
8,308 km
5,162 mi / 4,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
308°
northwest

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CHC SGL
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Sangley Point Air Base
IATA Code CHC SGL
ICAO Code NZCH RPLS
City Christchurch Cavite City
Country New Zealand Philippines
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Manila
Elevation 123 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 14.500000, 120.900000

Christchurch (CHC) to Cavite City (SGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Sangley Point Air Base (SGL) in Cavite City, Philippines is 8,308 kilometers (5,162 miles / 4,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:30 in Christchurch, it's 23:30 in Cavite City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cavite City (SGL) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 144° (southeast). 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 Sangley Point Air Base (SGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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