CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,219 km
8,214 miles
SNV
Santa Elena de Uairen Airport
Venezuela
Distance
13,219 km
8,214 mi / 7,138 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
113°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC SNV
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Santa Elena de Uairen Airport
IATA Code CHC SNV
ICAO Code NZCH SVSE
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Venezuela
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Caracas
Elevation 123 ft 2,938 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 4.550000, -61.150000

Christchurch (CHC) to Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) in Santa Elena de Uairen Airport, Venezuela is 13,219 kilometers (8,214 miles / 7,138 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Venezuela. 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 20:22 in Christchurch, it's 04:22 in Santa Elena de Uairen Airport. With a 16-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 2,815 feet between the two airports. Santa Elena de Uairen Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 222° (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 Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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