CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
8,416 km
5,229 miles
WAP
Alto Palena
Chile
Distance
8,416 km
5,229 mi / 4,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC WAP
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Alto Palena Airport
IATA Code CHC WAP
ICAO Code NZCH SCAP
City Christchurch Alto Palena
Country New Zealand Chile
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Santiago
Elevation 123 ft 794 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -43.610000, -71.810000

Christchurch (CHC) to Alto Palena (WAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Alto Palena Airport (WAP) in Alto Palena, Chile is 8,416 kilometers (5,229 miles / 4,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Chile. 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 08:12 in Christchurch, it's 16:12 in Alto Palena. 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.

The return flight from Alto Palena (WAP) 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 Alto Palena Airport (WAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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