# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Villa Reynolds (VME)

> 9,614 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,614 km / 5,974 mi / 5,191 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 135° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 218° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Argentina
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → South America
- **Time difference**: -15h (When it's 03:21 in Christchurch, it's 12:21 in Villa Reynolds)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,468 ft (VME is higher 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 Reynolds Airport (VME)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vme-villa-reynolds-villa-reynolds-airport/1ef266df-9225-624e-b5e8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Villa Reynolds, Argentina
- ICAO: SAOR
- Timezone: America/Argentina/San_Luis
- Coordinates: -33.730000, -65.390000
- Elevation: 1,591 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 03:21 in Christchurch, it's 12:21 in Villa Reynolds.
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 Reynolds Airport (VME)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vme-villa-reynolds-villa-reynolds-airport/1ef266df-9225-624e-b5e8-06bb2780ed98)
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