CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
9,784 km
6,080 miles
VDR
Villa Dolores
Argentina
Distance
9,784 km
6,080 mi / 5,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
134°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC VDR
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Villa Dolores Airport
IATA Code CHC VDR
ICAO Code NZCH SAOD
City Christchurch Villa Dolores
Country New Zealand Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 123 ft 1,847 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -31.950000, -65.150000

Christchurch (CHC) to Villa Dolores (VDR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Villa Dolores Airport (VDR) in Villa Dolores, Argentina is 9,784 kilometers (6,080 miles / 5,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 Argentina. 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 06:00 in Christchurch, it's 15:00 in Villa Dolores. With a 15-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 1,724 feet between the two airports. Villa Dolores Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Villa Dolores (VDR) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 218° (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 Villa Dolores Airport (VDR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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