# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Villa Gesell (VLG)

> 9,741 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,741 km / 6,053 mi / 5,260 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 143° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 214° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Argentina
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → South America
- **Time difference**: -15h (When it's 09:38 in Christchurch, it's 18:38 in Villa Gesell)
- **Elevation difference**: 91 ft (VLG is lower than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Villa Gesell Airport (VLG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vlg-villa-gesell-villa-gesell-airport/1ef266df-9393-6266-ba8b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Villa Gesell, Argentina
- ICAO: SAZV
- Timezone: America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
- Coordinates: -37.240000, -57.030000
- Elevation: 32 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 09:38 in Christchurch, it's 18:38 in Villa Gesell.
With a 15-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Villa Gesell Airport (VLG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vlg-villa-gesell-villa-gesell-airport/1ef266df-9393-6266-ba8b-06bb2780ed98)
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