AFA
San Rafael
Argentina
9,366 km
5,820 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
9,366 km
5,820 mi / 5,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Argentina/Mendoza
Heading
220°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AFA CHC
Airport Name Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code AFA CHC
ICAO Code SAMR NZCH
City San Rafael Christchurch
Country Argentina New Zealand
Timezone America/Argentina/Mendoza Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,470 ft 123 ft
Coordinates -34.590000, -68.400000 -43.490000, 172.530000

San Rafael (AFA) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) in San Rafael, Argentina to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 9,366 kilometers (5,820 miles / 5,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 Argentina with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:35 in San Rafael, it's 23:35 in Christchurch. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,347 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to San Rafael (AFA) follows a heading of 134° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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