CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,023 km
7,471 miles
ULQ
Tulua
Colombia
Distance
12,023 km
7,471 mi / 6,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
102°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC ULQ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Farfan Airport
IATA Code CHC ULQ
ICAO Code NZCH SKUL
City Christchurch Tulua
Country New Zealand Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Bogota
Elevation 123 ft 3,132 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 4.090000, -76.240000

Christchurch (CHC) to Tulua (ULQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Farfan Airport (ULQ) in Tulua, Colombia is 12,023 kilometers (7,471 miles / 6,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 Colombia. 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 08:46 in Christchurch, it's 15:46 in Tulua. 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 3,009 feet between the two airports. Farfan Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Tulua (ULQ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 225° (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 Farfan Airport (ULQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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