CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,421 km
7,097 miles
SNG
San Ignacio de Velasco
Bolivia
Distance
11,421 km
7,097 mi / 6,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC SNG
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Capitan Av. Juan Cochamanidis S. Airport
IATA Code CHC SNG
ICAO Code NZCH SLSI
City Christchurch San Ignacio de Velasco
Country New Zealand Bolivia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/La_Paz
Elevation 123 ft 1,354 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -16.380000, -60.960000

Christchurch (CHC) to San Ignacio de Velasco (SNG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Capitan Av. Juan Cochamanidis S. Airport (SNG) in San Ignacio de Velasco, Bolivia is 11,421 kilometers (7,097 miles / 6,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 21:54 in Christchurch, it's 04:54 in San Ignacio de Velasco. 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 1,231 feet between the two airports. Capitan Av. Juan Cochamanidis S. Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from San Ignacio de Velasco (SNG) 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 Capitan Av. Juan Cochamanidis S. Airport (SNG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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