CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
8,399 km
5,219 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
8,399 km
5,219 mi / 4,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC WCA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code CHC WCA
ICAO Code NZCH SCST
City Christchurch Castro
Country New Zealand Chile
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Santiago
Elevation 123 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Christchurch (CHC) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 8,399 kilometers (5,219 miles / 4,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 03:16 in Christchurch, it's 11:16 in Castro. 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 Castro (WCA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 223° (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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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