CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,334 km
7,042 miles
SJV
San Javier
Bolivia
Distance
11,334 km
7,042 mi / 6,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC SJV
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport San Javier Airport
IATA Code CHC SJV
ICAO Code NZCH SLJV
City Christchurch San Javier
Country New Zealand Bolivia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/La_Paz
Elevation 123 ft 1,702 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -16.270000, -62.470000

Christchurch (CHC) to San Javier (SJV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to San Javier Airport (SJV) in San Javier, Bolivia is 11,334 kilometers (7,042 miles / 6,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 Bolivia. 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 17:23 in Christchurch, it's 00:23 in San Javier. With a 17-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 1,579 feet between the two airports. San Javier Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from San Javier (SJV) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 217° (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 San Javier Airport (SJV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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