CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,423 km
7,719 miles
EYP
El Yopal
Colombia
Distance
12,423 km
7,719 mi / 6,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC EYP
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport El Yopal Airport
IATA Code CHC EYP
ICAO Code NZCH SKYP
City Christchurch El Yopal
Country New Zealand Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Bogota
Elevation 123 ft 1,028 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 5.320000, -72.380000

Christchurch (CHC) to El Yopal (EYP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to El Yopal Airport (EYP) in El Yopal, Colombia is 12,423 kilometers (7,719 miles / 6,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 New Zealand with Colombia. 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 02:01 in Christchurch, it's 08:01 in El Yopal. With a 18-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 El Yopal (EYP) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 225° (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 El Yopal Airport (EYP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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